Nucor Corporation

Technical Crane Operator

Nucor Corporation$85K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automation or robotics-related fields.
  • Certification in electrical or data analysis disciplines preferred.
  • Industrial experience, specifically in steel mills or comparable environments.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills.
  • Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
  • Familiarity with overhead crane operations is a plus.
  • Proficiency in advanced technology systems, including L2 WMS and HMI.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automatic overhead cranes through remote control and in different modes.
  • Monitor ground safety equipment and control access to crane areas.
  • Troubleshoot basic crane failures and assist maintenance with complex issues.
  • Interact with HMI systems to assess equipment status and respond to alarms.
  • Utilize Level 2 systems for monitoring performance and identifying improvements.
  • Document actions and adjustments made during crane operations.
  • Commit to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and practices.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on safety and compliance with industry standards.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on cross-functional teamwork.
  • Engagement with advanced automation and process optimization technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Lexington

Location: Lexington, NC, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000

Basic Job Functions:

The Technical Crane Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing automatic overhead cranes equipped with advanced L2 Warehouse Management System (WMS), L1 systems, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and CCTV cameras. This shift-based role requires proficiency in these systems and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a passion for continuous learning, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overhead crane operation: Operate automatic overhead cranes from remote control desk, remote control and crane cabin. Operate the crane in manual mode, semi-automatic mode and automatic mode.
  • Ground Safety: Monitor ground safety equipment's and control access authorization on the crane working area.
  • Automated Equipment: Perform troubleshooting for basic failures and participate in troubleshoot together with maintenance for automatic cranes. Perform minor repairs and adjustments.
  • HMI Expertise: Interact with HMI systems to identify equipment status, recognize and troubleshoot alarms, monitor crane operation and define setup and operation modes for cranes.
  • System Monitoring and Optimization: Utilizes Level 2 systems for operation, monitoring system performance, identifying improvement areas, and applying best practices.
  • Reporting: Maintain detailed records of actions, manual interactions and adjustments on automated cranes and systems.
  • Continuous Learning and Improvement: Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to evolving industry practices, and contribute to process enhancements.
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure all work complies with industry safety standards and organizational protocols.


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:

  • Proven experience or certification in automation, robotics, electrical, data analysis, technical fields.
  • Experience working in an industrial environment preferably in a steel mill or similar.
  • Ability to work well within cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience operating overhead cranes, preferably in a steel mill or similar industrial environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
  • Familiarity with L2 WMS, L1 systems (including HMI screens, positioning monitoring with encoders and radars, and wireless network), and CCTV camera operations.


About Nucor Corporation

Nucor Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The Company operates in two business segments: steel mills and steel products. Principal products from the steel mills segment include hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel. Steel mills segment’s hot-rolled steel products include angles, rounds, flats, channels, sheet, wide-flange beams, pilings, billets, blooms, beam blanks and plate. Principal products from the steel products segment include steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems and light gauge steel framing. In March 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of SHV North America Corporation, which owns 100% of The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) and related affiliates. In April 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Metal Recycling Services Inc. MRS will operate under the name, Metal Recycling Services, LLC.

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Learn more about Nucor Corporation
Size
28,800 employees
Market Cap
$35.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$721.4 million
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$20.1 billion
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