NBSIN Maintenance/Machinist Technician

Maintenance/Machinist Technician

At Nucor Building Systems Indiana, part of the Nucor family, we don’t just build structures — we build careers. We're looking for a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team in Waterloo, IN. This teammate will play a key role in supporting production through safe, reliable, and proactive maintenance of equipment and facility systems. If you thrive on solving problems, improving processes, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement, we want to talk to you.

Basic Job Functions:

• Daily Responsibilities: Operation of manual Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinders, sharpening of dies, punches and shears.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose mechanical l issues on machinery and systems, identifying root causes and completing repairs in a timely, safe manner.
• Support Plant Operations: Partner closely with production and other departments to minimize downtime, support day-to-day needs, and plan future maintenance activities.
• Continuous Improvement & Automation: Assist in projects that enhance productivity, efficiency, and plant automation; identify opportunities for process improvement and equipment upgrades.
• Documentation & Tracking: Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and production tracking to support reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment through proactive hazard recognition and safe work practices.

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a Maintenance/Machinist setting, or education in a related field
• Experience with Manual Mills, Lathes and Surface Grinders set-up and operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-craft experience (electrical, mechanical, machining, welding, etc.)
• Knowledge of hydraulic system design and repair
• Experience in Auto Cad or similar programs.
• Experience in die, punch and shear sharpening
• Additional technical or engineering-related education or certifications

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people.  And you won’t do it alone.  Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else.  With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve.  This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.