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Date:

Oct 5, 2026

Location:

Apple Grove, WV, US, 25502

Company:

Nucor Job Details Division:

Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC Location:

Apple Grove, WV, 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Ladle Wall Technician . The role of the Ladle Wall Technician consists of, but is not limited to, safely installing, maintaining, and managing inventory of all slide gate refractories and supporting equipment. This position will require working knowledge of Melt Shop operations and liquid steel flow control. The Ladle Wall Technician will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining the ladle gate system, inspecting refractory along with repairs and service of our ladle fleet. This position will work closely with the Refractory Lead to coordinate and schedule daily tasks to meet the demands of our Melt Shop production schedule. This individual is also responsible for the continuous development of themselves and teammates working under their mentorship.

Additional responsibilities include:

The ability to operate mobile equipment (overhead crane and forklift), restocking consumables, torch cutting, and keeping a clean and safe work environment. Working nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime is required. Nucor Steel West Virginia's greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is to be located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV. 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:

2 years of melt shop experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Ladle Wall Experience Powered industrial truck and crane certifications Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market:

Huntington Nearest Secondary Market:

Ashland Apply now » Find similar jobs: Production_Operation