Electrical Technician

Nucor Corporation; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ins

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation's Auburn, NY division seeks an electrical maintenance technician responsible for supporting production, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and automation systems. The role requires knowledge of electrical principles, PLC/automation, and safety practices, with willingness to work rotating shifts.

Compensation includes base pay plus production pay, averaging $96,500 to $105,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing,

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or electrical trade school or three years industrial/military experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles and maintenance in production settings.
• Experience with automation, networking, PID controls, and HMI troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation systems in production.
• Provide electrical support to production crews and ensure safe operations.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and during coverage periods.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation systems

Safety policies

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year degree / electrical trade school / 3+ years industrial or military experience

Tools

PID/closed-loop control

HMI programming

VFD (ABB/AB)

Networking basics

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

Location: Auburn, NY, United States

Pay Range: Compensation for this position is $19.89/hr plus an additional estimated $28.57/hr in production pay, paid weekly. Teammates in this position annually average between $96,500 - $105,000.

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

This position includes but is not limited to:

• The successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of electrical principles and practical experience as it relates to the electrical maintenance function.
• The technician will provide electrical support to the production crews, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation systems.
• The qualified candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, vacation coverage, and holidays.
• 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

• Two-year degree, successful completion of electrical trade school, or a minimum of three years industrial experience or military.
• Knowledge of automation and networking equipment and processes such as PID/closed loop control systems, networking tools and standards, Variable Frequency Drive experience (ABB, AB), and HMI programming and troubleshooting.

Detailed Selection Criteria

• Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Initiative - Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to work at hand.
• Dependability-Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and committed to fulfilling obligations.

Preferences

• NFPA 70E training and applied experience
• Overhead crane knowledge and repair experience
• Basis pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Syracuse