Nucor Steel Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Decatur LLC
Location: Trinity, AL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Date Posted: 7/14/2026
Deadline: 7/28/2026
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:
The Melt and Cast Metallurgist is the primary technical resource for Electric Arc Furnace process optimization and steelmaking practices. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve furnace productivity, energy efficiency, refractory performance, and steel quality through data-driven process improvements and sound metallurgical practices.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Providing day-to-day technical support for melt shop Electric Arc Furnace operations.
• Developing and implementing Electric Arc Furnace operating practices, including optimization of power input, burner profiles, oxygen practices, and furnace chemistry
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to steelmaking and EAF processes.
• Monitoring and improving process consistency, steel cleanliness, and product quality.
• Partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to solve technical and production challenges.
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:
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience optimizing Electric Arc Furnace power profiles, burner practices, and oxygen injection
• Experience evaluating production data and implementing process changes that improve tap-to-tap time, electrical efficiency, refractory campaign life, and overall furnace performance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills.
• Experience developing technical training and mentoring teammates.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in electric arc furnace metallurgy
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace