Nucor Steel Decatur 2026 Nucor Technical Academy

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Decatur LLC

Location: Trinity, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Date Posted: 9/1/2025

Deadline: 12/31/2025

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:

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.

Training Program Requirements:
1. Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High
School.
2. ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.
3. One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.
4. Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now.")
5. Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Steps to Apply:
1. Apply online to Shelton State Community College https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial- aid/becoming-a-student/
AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED TO SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND RECEIVED YOUR SSID (SHELTON STATE ID NUMBER), YOU WILL CONTINUE WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1. Apply online to Nucor Technical Academy IMPORTANT NOTE: This job posting only applies to applicants that live in the Nucor Steel Decatur area. If you are being recruited by another Nucor division, apply using their specific location posting found on the link below.
2. Include Student Information Sheet, available online at: https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy/
3. Include chronological resume
4. Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
5. Include a one-page essay
6. Contact Jimmy Gillespie (jimmy.gillespie@nucor.com) if you have questions.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS WITH ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER SCORES, AND ONE-PAGE ESSAY MUST BE UPLOADED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

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

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