2027 Nucor Technical Academy

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Technical Academy offers a training program for individuals with a high school diploma (or GED) to become a Maintenance Electrician within 27 months. Selected candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for initial training and may return to sponsoring divisions for hands-on assignments.

Safety policies are emphasized throughout the program, with structured coursework and on-the-job experience. Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher, submit ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores if available,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• GPA 2.75 preferred during high school.
• ACT, SAT or Accuplacer scores should be uploaded if available.
• One-page essay explaining work history and goals.
• Willingness questionnaire and Shelton State Community College application are required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on training to become a Maintenance Electrician at Nucor Technical Academy.
• Participate in safety policies and structured on-the-job training.
• Relocation to Tuscaloosa for initial phases and continued visits to sponsoring divisions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Compensation Data

Paid tuition, books, housing and travel expenses are provided while enrolled in the program.

On the job training provided at the local minimum wage rate of the work location.

Basic Job Functions:

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27 month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

*Note: The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall. Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.

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.

Training Program Requirements:
1. Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in HighSchool.

2.ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.
3. One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.
4. Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now.")
5. Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED TO SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND RECEIVED YOUR SSID (SHELTON STATE ID NUMBER), YOU WILL CONTINUE WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1. Apply online to Nucor Technical Academy IMPORTANT NOTE: This job posting only applies to applicants that live in the Nucor Steel Seattle area. If you are being recruited by another Nucor division, apply using their specific location posting found on the link below.
2. Include Student Information Sheet, available online at:https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy/
3. Include chronological resume
4. Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
5. Include a one-page essay
6. Contact Jimmy Gillespie ([e-mail]) if you have questions.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS WITH ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER SCORES, AND ONE-PAGE ESSAY MUST BE UPLOADED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2027. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace