Steel Dynamics, Inc., is beginning to hire workers as part of the “largest economic development project” in state history.
The project represents a $2.5 billion investment that will create approximately 1,000 jobs at the company’s soon-to-be-constructed Mississippi aluminum plant with an average salary of nearly $100,000.
“I was proud that we could finalize the largest economic development project in Mississippi’s history last year,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “This is tremendous economic news for Mississippi, and I look forward to seeing how these good jobs will positively impact the lives of hundreds of Mississippians.”
A major hiring event in the Columbus and Starkville region is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15. Applications will be available at the East Mississippi Communiversity on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Steel Dynamics will be hiring for its joint venture, Aluminum Dynamics, for employees in the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operations
- Metallurgy
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Shipping
- Equipment Operations
- Administration.
While some of the technical jobs, such as engineering and maintenance, will require a four-year degree or equivalent experience, many with a high school degrees or GEDs will be considered for other jobs that include production work.
Aluminum Dynamics anticipates they will begin production in the summer of 2025. By then, the company expects to have 750 total employees. Once the plant is staffed, the company will continue to work with the local colleges on programs geared to metal manufacturing-related work.
