2027 Nucor Technical Academy

Nucor Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K

Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.
• 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.
• Willingness Questionnaire
• Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Learn electrical maintenance fundamentals and train to become a maintenance electrician within a 27 month program.
• Hands-on assignments with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
• Safety is emphasized and must be upheld at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. Location: Seattle, WA, United States Other Available Locations: N/A

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.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Disability Insurance


• 401K


• 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.

Minimum Requirements

1. Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.


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


5. Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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 Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Seattle