Electrical Maintenance Technician - Iuka, MS

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $23.36/hour plus a weekly production bonus. Teammates in this position have averaged over $86k annually. 

This is a safety-sensitive position. 

About Nucor Skyline

Nucor and affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. At Nucor Skyline we work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for each other. With a firm commitment to our team members and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready, too. 

Competitive Benefits:

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. We strive to avoid implementing layoffs or furloughing our Teammates. We very strongly believe that a Nucor Teammate who does their job properly today, should feel confident they will have a job tomorrow. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Electrical Maintenance Technician. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and all other systems.
•    Performs skilled mechanical maintenance and industrial electrical (Preventative and Corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
•    In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment.
•    Determine and carry out maintenance of repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.                                                                                   
•    Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to facility safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician will be an integral member of the Nucor Skyline team who brings a strong and consistent work ethic and demonstrates a commitment to follow all electrical/mechanical maintenance practices. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a group, and be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require.

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 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting mechanical power transmissions and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Preferences:

• Vocational or technical school certificate in related area preferred
• Experience with bearing installment, coupling, belts, sprockets and chain drive installations
• Experience with metal fabrication and basic principles of cylinder repair
• Knowledge of basic industrial electrical/PLC issues