Production Operator

Nucor Corporation
Bourbonnais, IL
Job Details


Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest


Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A


Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.


Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Benefits:

Best Benefits in the Business!

  • Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
  • Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Company provided uniforms and PPE
  • Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
  • Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
  • Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
Go to to learn more!

Purpose:

Average annual earnings potential: $60,000+


Must pass hair follicle drug screen, including THC.


Bend, cut, bundle and load reinforcing steel bars in accordance with customer's orders

Basic Job Functions:

  • Must adhere to Nucor's safety programs and standards.
  • Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor's vision and values.
  • Unload trailers and store material in storage bins.
  • Operate a shearing machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths.
  • Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars to specified shape.
  • Operate overhead crane to move, assemble and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
  • Operate Fabmatic machine that cuts and bends reinforcing steel bars to specified shapes.
  • Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
  • Operate power saw for cutting reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
  • Operate a spray gun in the application of epoxy touch up or reinforcing steel bars.
  • Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner.
  • Assist other employees in any of the above tasks.
  • Other tasks as required by Supervisor.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or local/state equivalent
Preferences:

  • Must have basic math skills to be able to calculate bar measurements
Physical Demands:

  • Some heavy lifting may be necessary
  • Working conditions can be noisy/ dusty/ hot/ cold
Special Demands:

  • Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety sensitive position
  • Must be able to work overtime when required
  • Must be able to work any shift
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: BradleyNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-07-23

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