Welder-Newton

Nucor Corporation
Newton, IL
Job Details


Division: Skyline Steel LLC


Location: Newton, IL, United States


Other Available Locations: Illinois


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.

Basic Job Functions:

Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the Welder position. This role is a vital part of the facility's production team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Welding structural steel parts as specified by drawings or prints.
• Safely producing quality products in a timely manner.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Obtaining and maintaining all required welding certifications.
• Willingness to work any shift.
The Welder will be an integral member of the Nucor Skyline team, bringing a strong and consistent work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering the quality our customers expect. The person in this role will coordinate with other departments and must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Availability to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require is essential.
Candidates may be required to pass a site-specific weld test as part of the interview process. Additionally, after signing an offer letter, successful candidates must pass a: background check, fitness for duty exam, drug screen (urinalysis and hair follicle in accordance with applicable law).
Safety is the most important aspect of all jobs at Nucor. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. 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.

Compensation Data:

The pay range for this position is $21.93 - $25.39 an hour plus a weekly production bonus. Teammates in this role typically average $63K-$87K annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding certification from a college, technical, or trade school or at least two years of welding experience in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with air arc gouging and plasma torch usage.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.
• Experience reading measuring devices (ex. tape measures, gauges, micrometers).
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Experience working with welding symbols and common weld defects.
• Experience operating a standard overhead crane.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: DecaturNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-07-03

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