Maintenance Electrician: PLC/VFD & Motors (Rotating Shifts)

Nucor Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

401(k) and Roth with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nucor Brandenburg is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team on a shift-based schedule. You will diagnose, repair, or replace components within complex electrical control systems, including PLCs, drive configurations, and industrial networks, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role requires weekend/holiday rotation and overtime as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and teamwork within Nucor's community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of electrical theory.
• Experience troubleshooting LV motors and controllers (<600VAC).
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, process control devices, and VFDs.
• 3+ years in industrial or military electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, or replace components in electrical control systems.
• Navigate PLC programs, drive configurations, and industrial networks during troubleshooting.
• Work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as needed.
• Uphold safety policies and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Electrical theory

LV motors & controllers

PLCs & instrumentation

Industrial maintenance

Education

Electrical degree

Tools

PLC programs

Industrial networks

Job description

Nucor Brandenburg is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team on a shift-based schedule. You will diagnose, repair, or replace components within complex electrical control systems, including PLCs, drive configurations, and industrial networks, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role requires weekend/holiday rotation and overtime as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and teamwork within Nucor's community-focused culture.