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# Production Programmer - Nucor Towers & Structures

- **Company:** Nucor
- **Location:** Decatur, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.nucor.com/talentcommunity/apply/1427597300/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* High School diploma or GED
 * Proficient in ProNest, Alma Cam, or similar CNC part nesting software.
 * Proficience in AutoCAD
 * Profiency in Microsoft Office programs, * Safety - the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
 * Accountability - Displays personal responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
 * Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
 * Judgment/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
 * Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
 * Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
 * Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
 * Initiative - Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.

Preferences:

 * Knowledge of steel fabrication processes and procedures.
 * Steel burn/laser table experience.
 * Production tracking and production planning experience.
 * D-365 experience.

## Description

The responsibilities of the Production Programmer include but are not limited to:

 * Creating nesting programs for hardware, shells, etc in plate and coil for production needs.
 * Entering those programs into the ERP software for consumption.
 * Working with the production control team to manage schedule of production through the show.
 * Verifying and staging of raw materials and consumables used for job specific production process.

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.