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[Apply on Nucor’s careers site →](https://jobs.nucor.com/job/Darlington-Plant-Operator-Darlington%2C-SC-SC-29540/1441357100/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nucor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/) / Plant Operator - Darlington, SC ## Job description ### Job Details Division Universal Industrial Gases, LLC Location: Darlington, SC, 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. ### Benefits Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing Paid Vacation Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year Parental Leave Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days Company-paid life and disability insurance Company matching 401(k) plan Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase [https://nucor.com/careers/#life_at_nucor](https://nucor.com/careers/#life_at_nucor) 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. ### What You’ll Do Actively monitor and assess plant performance to ensure optimal efficiency, functionality, and safety standards. Conduct rounds, surveying plant operations, grounds, and equipment. Take readings on critical systems, observe functionality, and document any abnormalities for corrective action. Use calibration standards and related equipment, including inspection, testing, and measurement tools, as well as calibration gas cylinders. Perform routine analytical calibrations and adjustments. Read and interpret technical drawings, P&ID’s, manuals, and documentation to support plant operations and maintenance. Safely execute planned maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment and systems are functioning optimally and safely. Ensure adherence to FDA/QMS(Quality Management System) compliance programs, following cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), applicable procedures, and UIG's internal quality systems. ### What You’ll Need High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or technical school certification is preferred. Relevant military, industrial gas/cryogenics, or continuous process facilities experience. General knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment in process plant environments. Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing. Why UIG Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA. UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Darlington, SC, US - Pay: $5,250 year[Apply on Nucor’s careers site →](https://jobs.nucor.com/job/Darlington-Plant-Operator-Darlington%2C-SC-SC-29540/1441357100/) ## Hiring at Nucor - Open jobs: 310 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Nucor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Nucor ### [Metallurgist II - Process](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/a8537b82d64e07e8be7c/) Darlington, SC, US ### [QAL Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/ba1597cbd69416254bc3/) Darlington, SC, US ### [Days Galvanizing Line Production Supervisor - Nucor Towers & Structures](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/d0270d98f8a81d138e4f/) Crawfordsville, IN, US ### [Entry Level Production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/8d603be5ee8e54ddb515/) Camp Hill, PA, US ### [Entry Level Production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/21e47325d646eeabc6c0/) Iuka, MS, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Grain Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/baa5cf4bc02808f848f1/) Cargill · Carleton, Nebraska ### [Grain Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/b6f90bfc1cf86796741a/) Cargill · Lacon, Illinois ### [Plant Operator Trainee](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/00a9cabac7ecbde76973/) Veolia Environnement · Wantagh, NY, United States ### [Batch Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/efc6f9be405be7934e3a/) Sterling Construction · Salt Lake City, UT ### [Store Manager - Darlington, PA Store #16543](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/21dff8c6bcb3350e1c84/) Dollar General · Darlington, PA, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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