Mechanic II

Primary Responsabilities

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.

•  Primary responsibilities are those of a Diesel Mechanic II, with additional responsibility to serve as the backup equipment operator for stationary and mobile equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered mobile equipment, including engines, fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, and drivetrains.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel equipment and production machinery.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Wear proper PPE, as required.
• Clean and maintain production equipment and machinery.
• Ensure equipment is properly and adequately lubricated.
• Complete routine service work, including fluid and filter changes.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate needed repairs or parts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, cutting torches, and stick-welding equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, mobile shears, and material handlers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining or repairing diesel-powered equipment.
• Experience working in an industrial or outdoor work environment.
• Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and mobile equipment.
• Basic welding experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, heavy-equipment, or diesel-maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely at all times and with a safe sense of urgency.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment in varying work conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred