Industrial Maintenance Technician — 2nd Shift

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX, seeks a skilled general laborer at the Texas Port Recycling facility. You will follow safety procedures, operate heavy equipment, and support daily operations in a busy industrial environment.

This role requires endurance for long shifts, the ability to work outdoors and indoors, and willingness to learn multiple tasks. Joining Nucor means contributing to a leading steel recycler with strong safety culture and team-based achievement.

Qualifications

• On‑the‑job training offered by the company.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday‑Friday 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.; weekends as needed. Shift schedule may vary.
• Experience using front‑end loader, excavator, forklift, skid‑steer, or scrap handler in an industrial/outdoor work environment.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one story.
• Knowledge of heavy‑equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Stable work history.
• Flexibility to work off‑hours, weekends, and holidays, including overtime and six days a week as required by production in varying indoor/outdoor industrial conditions.
• Ability to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy‑equipment operations.
• Ability to identify and differentiate metal materials, preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and effectively communicate in English, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Wear proper PPE as required.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Remove metals and debris from conveyor belt.
• Work in outdoor and indoor environments.
• Perform general labor duties, including sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, and physical handling of materials and supplies.
• Willing to cross‑train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment, including shredder and eddy current devices.
• Change liners, grates, hammers, and similar components on the shredder.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Stamina

English communication

Flexibility

Quality awareness

Tools

Front-end loader

Excavator

Forklift

Skid-steer

Scrap handler

Conveyor maintenance

Job description

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX, seeks a skilled general laborer at the Texas Port Recycling facility. You will follow safety procedures, operate heavy equipment, and support daily operations in a busy industrial environment.

This role requires endurance for long shifts, the ability to work outdoors and indoors, and willingness to learn multiple tasks. Joining Nucor means contributing to a leading steel recycler with strong safety culture and team-based achievement.