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 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 and quality
Support startup, commissioning, and debugging of new automation equipment and process improvements
Maintain and update HMI screens, alarms, and data collection systems
Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and electrical systems
Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to resolve downtime issues
Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, arc flash, and energized work procedures
Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and change control for PLC programs and automation systems
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:
1 - 2 years of experience supporting industrial PLC and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with at lease one major PLC platform (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
Experience with HMIs, sensors (photoeye, proximity, analog), and other safety devices.
Familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics is a must.
Must be able to work rotational shifts; overtime, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
Experience with robotics, vision systems, or servo applications
Knowledge of safety PLCs, machine safety standards, and guarding systems
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
Experience supporting automated roll forming, conveyors, paint lines, or similar equipment
NFPA 70E, OSHA, or automation-related certifications
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Nucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Monroe, Georgia
Skills
Allen-Bradleyunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Input/Outputunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Motion Controlunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Program Controlunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Servomechanismunmatched
Startupunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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