2-Year Technical Electrician Trainee Program

Nucor Corporation; Cofield (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nucor Technical Academy offers a two-year training path from a high school diploma to a maintenance electrician, combining classroom work and hands-on practice with Nucor's maintenance teams.

Selected candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for extended on-site training and online coursework, returning to sponsoring divisions between semesters. Safety is the top priority throughout the program, with applications due by December 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Transcript (2.75 GPA preferred) including final senior year transcripts if enrolled in high school.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload if available; otherwise provide before interview.
• One-page essay explaining why you are a good candidate for this training program.
• Willingness Questionnaire must be completed after applying.
• Resume, transcripts with ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER scores, and one-page essay uploaded to apply.

Responsibilities

• Training program to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals to maintenance electrician level.
• Hands-on assignments with experienced maintenance team members during the program.
• Relocation to Tuscaloosa, AL for initial summers and semesters; online coursework and on-the-job training.

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Nucor Technical Academy offers a two-year training path from a high school diploma to a maintenance electrician, combining classroom work and hands-on practice with Nucor's maintenance teams.

Selected candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for extended on-site training and online coursework, returning to sponsoring divisions between semesters. Safety is the top priority throughout the program, with applications due by December 31, 2027.