Lab Technician - NSSEA
Seattle
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
The responsibilities of the Met Lab Tech include but are not limited to: Safely operating machines (saw, grinder, Impact Machine, CNC mill, bend test, etching acid bath, and Tensile Machine) Gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by the testing plans and other testing procedures in a timely and accurate manner Assisting the team in maintaining test and measurement equipment within calibration as required by company policies and/or specifications referenced in customer orders Safely performing maintenance tasks related to the area equipment Providing support to other team members in the Met Lab area Maintaining a clean and safe work area; entering data into computer system Participating in all training and developmental programs Learning the duties of the chemistry and tensil lab positions and filling in as needed Nucor teammates are expected to participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and team work. 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 - The ability to lift 50 lbs to a height of 42” on a daily basis - Willingness and ability to work 12-hr rotating shifts incl. nights, weekends and holidays. Preferred Qualifications: - 2 year associate degree or college degree in a related field - Experience with quality inspections including micrometers and dial calipers - Experience with ASTM steel standards and testing methods - Mechanical ability and software proficiency - Experience with OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy)