NSLA Material Handling Mechanic
Date: Dec 18, 2025
Location: Convent, LA, US, 70723
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC
Location: Convent, LA, 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.
Nucor is a Fortune 500 corporation that manufactures steel and steel products. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. We are among Forbes’ Top 50 Best Employers to work for in America and have over 60 years of long-term stability and sustainability. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor facility are the dedicated people who make up our team. Nucor can offer you a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment where you can contribute to the success of over 33,000 teammates across the nation.
Basic Job Functions:
We are looking to hire an experienced mechanic for our direct reduced iron (DRI) facility at Nucor Steel Louisiana, based in Convent, Louisiana. The Material Handling Mechanic performs preventive, routine, and breakdown maintenance on all equipment associated with the safe production of direct reduced iron. This position is responsible for coordinating and completing tasks to ensure reliable operation while developing and maintaining communication across multiple groups of plant personnel including contractors.
Major Job Duties:
- Maintain plant equipment including material handling equipment
- Perform basic welding, fabrication, and maintenance
- Maintenance and repair of conveyor systems
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
- Perform computer data entry and preparation of documents
- Operate mobile equipment such as cranes, manlifts, forklifts, vehicles
Other Job Duties:
- Responsible for the safety of the work area
- Perform housekeeping duties in the work area to include shoveling and sweeping
- Communicate with production, electricians, and other mechanics about the function of equipment
- Work with vendors to ensure adequate supply of materials and inputs
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:
- 3 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems and/or rotating equipment. (pumps, gearboxes, etc.)
- Experience in stick, mig, and tig welding techniques.
- Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated computer skill set including experience with MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
- Technical degree or technical certification.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge