Maintenance Technician
Date: Feb 3, 2026
Location: Jewett, TX, US, 75846
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication South Central
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:
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.
Nucor Rebar Fabrication is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations in Jewett, TX. This position is part of the Nucor Rebar Fabrication team, a subsidiary of Nucor. This is not a mill-based position. Scheduled hours will be weekdays, with some on-call responsibility for the overnight shift.
What We Offer
• Competitive starting pay rate 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
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Waco