Job Description
Metal Recycling Services LLC, a division of Nucor, is seeking a Shredder Maintenance Supervisor in Gastonia, NC to directly manage shredding department operations, heavy equipment maintenance, and plant safety. Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of management experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, and hands-on experience in scrap metal operations and electrical/mechanical equipment maintenance.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive weekly pay featuring performance bonuses, profit sharing, 401(k) company matching, and an employee stock purchase plan with a 10% match.
Comprehensive health coverage after 30 days including low-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Generous paid leave including 3 weeks vacation after 1 year, 10 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid parental leave.
Education support with up to $5,250/year in teammate tuition reimbursement ($2,625 for spouses) and $5,000/year child scholarships.
Worksite perks including company-provided uniforms, PPE, and fully paid training programs.
Job Responsibilities
Key Job Duties
Department & Operations Leadership: Supervise day-to-day plant operations, lead operators and maintenance personnel, establish work schedules, coordinate with facility managers, and support long-range planning, budgeting, and monthly inventory.
Maintenance & Equipment Oversight: Direct the operational upkeep and preventive/predictive maintenance of the shredder, downstream processing units, mobile equipment, and material handling systems while managing parts ordering.
Safety, Compliance & Client Relations: Enforce environmental and safety policies across all shifts, act as a safety role model, and cultivate positive relationships with internal contacts and customers.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Gastonia, NC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Qualifications
Position Requirements
Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required, combined with either a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Engineering or a minimum of 3 years management experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing settings.
Technical & Industry Background: Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, scrap metal processing units, and electrical/mechanical systems.
Leadership & Professional Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook), expertise in lean manufacturing or inventory management, and a commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace (passing urine and hair follicle screenings).
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, 401K Match, Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development, Parental Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Metal Recycling Services LLC is a division of Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 150 company and North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler. Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, Nucor centers its culture on teammate safety, environmental sustainability, teamwork, and strong community relationships.
Skills
- Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Recyclingunmatched
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