TEAMMATE SPOTLIGHT A REVOLUTION IN STEEL

William Sanders

EAF Helper, Nucor-Yamato Steel

Hometown: Memphis

Age: 32

Years with Nucor: 7.5

BLUEPRINT: What is your educational background and what were your career plans?

WILLIAM SANDERS: I went to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and received a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology management as applied to engineering. I wanted to apply for a job in manufacturing and Nucor was offering an internship through UAPB. It was the perfect opportunity to put my educational skills to work.

BP: Why manufacturing? Do you enjoy working with your hands?

WS: Yes, I learned to work on cars, build fences and work on houses with my dad and uncle when I was younger.

BP: Was there a big learning curve once you joined the company?

WS: We get a lot of training on the job both directly for our role here and for other jobs, such as cross training. Nucor also offers educational reimbursement for college courses we may be interested in to continue learning.

BP: What is your schedule like?

WS: I work twelve-hour shifts, four days on and four days off, rotating shifts from days to nights, seven days a week.

BP: What do you like best about working for Nucor?

WS: The pay and the benefits that come with the job are great! I really enjoy the people I work with and know they are looking out for my safety. We refer to each other as teammates because we get to know each other and form a real bond.

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