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:
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-based Crane & Mobile control systems, including I/O, field devices, sensors, and actuators.
Diagnose electrical, control, and automation-related equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Monitor, adjust, and optimize PLC logic to support production performance.
Support startup, commissioning, and debugging of new crane automation equipment.
Maintain and update HMI screens, alarms, and data collection systems.
Troubleshoot VFDs, motion control systems, and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on crane automation and electrical systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, and mechanical drawings.
Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and change control for PLC programs and automation systems.
Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins.
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
2 Years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
1 Year experience supporting PLC and automation systems in an industrial environment.
Experience with HMIs, sensors (photoeye, proximity, analog), and other safety devices.
Hands-on programming experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced automation development experience
Knowledge of overhead crane components / operation
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Nucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Salary
$115,000–$135,000
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Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Engineeringunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Input/Outputunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
Motion Controlunmatched
Motor Control Systemsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Program Controlunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Secondary Marketsunmatched
Startupunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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