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.

Nucor - North America's largest steel and steel products producer

• Forge deep bonds with teammates, celebrate wins together, and put safety first
• Shape your own future with the freedom to activate your ideas that propel us forward
• Get the foundation you need to create a stable and lifelong career as we do
• All Nucor Teammates have the opportunity to receive full benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance; Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance; Vacation Days; Holiday Pay; 401K with company match; Nucor Profit Share Program; Nucor stock purchase program; College Tuition Reimbursement program for you and your spouse, and a College Tuition Scholarship Program for children of employees

Basic Job Functions: 
The role of the Maintenance Technician is to drive positive results in the Production Department to meet all NRF Division goals and continuously build a World-Class Rebar Fabrication facility to take care of Nucor’s Customers.
This will include, but is not limited to:

• Assist the safety team in the design, development and/or installation of machine guards and safety devices
• 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
• Advising Production Supervisor in machine purchasing and installation
• 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.