Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.

A Mechanical Maintenance Technician will have a working knowledge of basic mechanical principles and possess practical experience as it relates to the mechanical maintenance function. Basic functions will include, but are not limited to: 

• PM tasks such as lubricating 

• Inspection and monitoring machinery 

• Trouble shooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transfer mechanism such as coupling, gear boxes, belts and sheaves 

• Basic metal fabrication including cutting, grinding, and welding.  
• Mobile Equipment including Scissors Lifts and Man Lifts 

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.  

• 2 year Mechancial Degree or 3 year experience in mechancial technician in an industrial/manufacturing setting 

• Project Management experience 

• Microsoft Office experience 

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance 

• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 

• Initiative - Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. 

• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. 

• Dependability -Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and committed to fulfilling obligations. 

• Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. 

• Spatial Understanding - Ability to read prints and apply information to end use. Awareness of physical surroundings and understanding objects in 3-D space. 

• Experience with industrial hydraulic systems 

• Experience with power transmission and machine assembly 

• Experience with lubrication and bearing applications 

• Leadership or Supervisory Experience