Maintenance Technician

Basic Job Functions:

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.

What We Offer
•    Starting pay rate of $25 -$30 per hour, based on skills and experience
•    Flexible work schedule
•    Production bonus program
•    A chance to grow your career with a stable company owned by Nucor, North America’s largest steel producer
•    A full benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance; Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance; Vacation Days; Holidays; 401K; Nucor Profit Sharing Program; Nucor stock purchase program; College Tuition Reimbursement for you and your spouse, and a College Tuition Scholarship Program for children of employees

What You’ll Do
Support Nucor Rebar Fabrication with machine repair, maintenance and trouble shooting. Assist the safety team in the design, development and/or installation of machine guards and safety devices. Advising Production Supervisor in machine purchasing and installation.

Your Responsibilities
•    Perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and optimum functioning equipment, systems and processes.
•    Troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment to maintain workplace safety and production efficiency.
•    Generate parts lists and labor time estimates for maintenance and repairs.
•    Train key shop teammates on new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment.
•    Maintain repair records.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
•    Minimum two years’ experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs
•    Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
 

Preferred Qualifications:

•    2 or more years working experience in an industrial plant
•    2-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field
•    AC & DC motor knowledge and experience
•    VFD knowledge and experience
•    Power transformer knowledge and experience
•    Programmable Logic Controller knowledge and experience
•    Formal electrical safety knowledge and experience
•    Experience in operation of forklift, mobile crane, and/or other mobile equipment
 
Detailed Selection Criteria:
•    Accountability - Displays responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
•    Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
•    Teamwork - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflict as needed while working in a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
•    Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
•    Maintenance Systems and Techniques - Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing equipment, systems, and processes. Strong familiarity and comfort with electrical systems.
•    Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
•    Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
•    Judgment/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.