Maintenance Engineer
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Location: Jewett, TX, US, 75846
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Texas
Location: Jewett, TX, 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.
Basic Job Functions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.
The role of the Maintenance Engineer includes, but is not limited to, providing technical support for maintenance and operations, designing, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical components and systems, performing mechanical load ratings of various systems, designing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, designing and troubleshooting pumping systems, capital project management and assisting with set up of preventative and predictive maintenance programs by applying engineering principles and practices and demonstrating high level of project management leadership.
- Design and implementation of new systems and modification of existing equipment.
- Improve production and maintenance processes, keeping accurate documentation for all improvements in the area of responsibility.
- Provide technical expertise with regard to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Failure analysis/troubleshooting.
- Work in cooperation with other departments or teams.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
- Previous steel mill experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in the steel industry.
- Demonstrated problem solving techniques and root cause identification.
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Works or Inventor).
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience; PMP certification is a plus.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Waco