Structural Welder 3rd Shift

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Until 9/23/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
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Job Details

Division: Nucor Building Systems Texas

Location: Terrell, TX, 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:

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  • Welding steel structural parts as specified per drawings or prints.
  • Operating grinder to prepare and finish welds.
  • Operating overhead flip-rite cranes, transfers, and magnetic drills.
  • Full visual inspection of parts ensuring all welds are in place and properly applied.
  • Effectively communicating with upstream and downstream customers to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues/concerns.
  • Obtain and maintain the GMAW 2G welding certification.
  • Properly perform and pass NDT welds and inspections as required.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor Buildings Group Texas will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

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:

  • WQ1 (2G) weld certifications.
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Can read and understand weld symbols.
  • Can use an arc gouger.
  • Previous crane certification.
  • Previous experience in material handling.

 

Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

About this role

Summary

Welds steel structures, operates related equipment, ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Job title

Structural Welder 3rd Shift

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

steel manufacturing

Location requirements

Terrell, TX, US; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

weldingcertification (GMAW 2G)visual inspectionability to read weld symbolssafety standards

Preferred skills

crane certificationmaterial handlingarc gougersupervisor recommendation

Specializations

weldingsteelcertificationmaterial handlinginspection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Terrell, TX, USA

On-site City