Electricial Technician

Nucor Corporation; Cofield (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Steel Hertford in Cofield, NC is seeking an Electrician Technician to join a safety‑driven, high‑performing team. You will diagnose, repair, or replace components in complex electrical control systems, navigate PLCs and drive configurations, and operate within industrial networks.

Candidates must be willing to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with a strong benefits package and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical theory.
• Experience troubleshooting low voltage (<600VAC) motors and controllers.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, process control devices, and VFDs.
• 3+ years’ industrial electrical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, or replace components within electrical control systems.
• Navigate PLC programs, drive configurations, and industrial communication networks.
• Demonstrate safety practices and uphold housekeeping standards at all times.
• Be willing to work holidays and rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Education

2-year or 4-year degree in electrical or related field

Tools

PLC/SCADA

VFDs

Industrial electrical maintenance

Job description

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.

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Hertford

Location: Cofield, NC, 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.

The role of the Electrician Technician is to be a great Nucor team member who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. Additionally, the selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to diagnose, repair, or replace components within complex electrical control systems. This includes having the necessary skills to navigate PLC programs, drive configurations, and industrial communication networks throughout the troubleshooting process. The successful candidate must be willing to work holidays and rotating shifts which include nights and weekends. 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 practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Fundamental understanding of electrical theory
• Experience troubleshooting low voltage (<600VAC) motors and controllers
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, process control devices, and VFDs
• 3+ years’ industrial electrical maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year or 4-year degree in electrical or related field
• Experience maintaining overhead cranes
• Exposure to electrical substation equipment and maintenance practices

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