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Lab Tech (Brandenburg, KY, US, 40108)

Min Experience

3 years

Location

Brandenburg, Kentucky, United States

JobType

full-time

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: November 4, 2025

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.
At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.
Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• Nucor stock investment program
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• And more
Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

The Lab Tech will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, good housekeeping, and the safe operation and maintenance of the lab equipment. The position entails the use of all lab equipment and tools including, CNC milling and lathe machines, EDM, CNC plasma table, tensile machines, vertical and horizontal band saw, hydraulic presses, broaches, grinders and various amounts of precision measuring, and hand tools. The role also requires the candidate to complete forklift and crane certifications. The candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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 Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years working in manufacturing environment
2 years engineering, technical or machine tool degree

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

About the company

Nucor Corporation manufactures steel products. The Company's products include carbon and alloy steel, steel joints, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel grinding balls, steel bearing products, and metal building systems. Nucor also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, HBI, and DRI, supplies ferro-alloys, processes ferrous, and nonferrous scrap.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe

EDM

CNC plasma table

Tensile tester

Band saw

Hydraulic press

Grinders

Measuring tools