Automation Technician-NSKNG

Socket.dev; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Paid time off

Job summary

Nucor Steel Kingman, LLC in Kingman, AZ is seeking an automation technician to support the team’s automation needs. The site features state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing, with duties centered on maintaining and improving these systems.

The role requires troubleshooting expertise across PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls, with availability for off-hours support, and a strong safety mindset to uphold policy and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with automation systems developing/troubleshooting logic in an industrial environment.
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls.
• Industrial electrical and controls experience with troubleshooting field devices and power circuits.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety through process improvements and reliability of systems.
• Support field operations with troubleshooting and startup during outages.
• Maintain proficiency in required automation skills and equipment operation.
• Respond to trouble calls outside scheduled hours as needed.

Skills

Automation systems

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ABB drives

HMI software

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Kingman, LLC

Location: Kingman, AZ, 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.

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:

We are seeking an automation tech to better support the team’s automation needs here at Nucor Steel, Kingman.

The site features state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing. The candidate will help safely support the continued improvement and maintenance of these systems.

• Always looking for ways to improve safety through process improvements and increased reliability of our systems
• Brings a can-do attitude, solution focused mindset
• Role will be a field focused position improving process and equipment operation
• Maintains proficiency in required skill areas
• Must be available for trouble calls outside of scheduled hours, including nights and weekends, and available to support planned outages and down days through startup.

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:

• 2 years’ experience with automation systems developing/troubleshooting logic in an industrial environment
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
• Industrial electrical and controls experience, including troubleshooting field devices and power circuits through to the automation systems that control them

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Accountability and Dependability- Displays personal responsibility in work habits and will hold themselves accountable for desired results.Be reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations and ensuring the success of the team.
• Communication Skills- The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others will understand.
• Teamwork- Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Initiative- Independently and proactively seeks out work that needs to be done and willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.
• Problem Solving and Judgment/Decision Making- Identify problems and analyze related information to develop and evaluate options to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Attention to Detail- Thorough in reviewing and capturing information and applying it to accomplish tasks consistently and accurately to ensure expectations are met.

Preferences:

• Experience with HMI software development
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and ABB drives

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace