Galvanizing QC Specialist - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor Corporation
Decatur, AL
Job Details


Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc


Location: Decatur, AL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with plans to build a national footprint.

For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

Why Nucor?


With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready, too.

Basic Job Functions:

The Galvanizing QC Specialist is responsible for ensuring all galvanized products meet Nucor quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry specifications prior to shipment. The position supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations through inspection, testing, documentation, employee training, and continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Perform final inspection of galvanized products prior to shipment.
• Verify products are free from uncoated areas, acid spots, lumps, projections, globules, edge tears, spikes, and excessive zinc deposits.
• Measure coating thickness and document results in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and customer-specific requirements.
• Inspect hardware and related products in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M when applicable.
• Calibrate coating-thickness gauges and maintain calibration records.
• Review work orders, drawings, and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Identify, segregate, document, and communicate nonconforming material.
• Maintain inspection, production, and quality records.
• Apply inspection status identification and release approved material for shipment.
• Train and evaluate employees in quality-related processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follow all Nucor safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure compliance with ASTM A123/A123M.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM A153/A153M where applicable.
• Verify coating thickness, appearance, finish, and workmanship requirements.
• Ensure customer specifications and quality requirements are satisfied.

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.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Medium work requiring lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, and material handling.
• Close visual acuity required for inspection and measurement tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and overtime as required.

REFERENCES
ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of ASTM galvanizing standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferences:

• Experience with coating-thickness (mil) gauges.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings and specifications.


• Prior galvanizing and manufacturing experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: DecaturNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-06-24

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