Maintenance Technician

Basic Job Functions:

• Ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Assess the time needed to complete a task.
• Determine the dimensional changes in the parts requirements by inspecting and using the onsite Machine Shop.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
•  Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 years of experience as an industrial electrical technician in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, technical understanding, technical zeal, and others.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics is a must.
• Must be able to work rotational shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, or comparable degree a plus.
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic work, a plus.