Maintenance - Maintenance Helper - 2nd shift

Nucor Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor is hiring a Maintenance Helper for the 2nd shift in Salt Lake City, UT. This role supports the maintenance team by preparing industrial equipment for heavy maintenance and readying the site for the next shift, including clearing debris, gathering tools, and operating equipment.

The candidate will proactively spot maintenance issues, work overtime as needed, and may receive forklift or skid steer training. A safety-focused, teamwork-driven environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 2nd shift (4:00PM - 4:00AM).
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime and rotating shifts.
• Willingness to learn forklift, skid steer, and aerial lift operation.
• Able to perform basic physical labor and maintenance.
• Committed to Nucor safety culture and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance team by preparing industrial equipment for heavy maintenance.
• Prepare site for operation during the next shift; clear debris and gather tools.
• Operate equipment such as impact wrench and conveyors, install roller systems.
• Identify maintenance issues and escalate; train on forklift/skid steer when needed.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Problem solving

Initiative

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Aerial lift operation

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Maintenance - Maintenance Helper - 2nd shift

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Other Available Locations: Utah

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:

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.

Western Metals Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Helper on the Second Shift. The Maintenance Helper must support the maintenance team by preparing industrial equipment for heavy maintenance and by preparing the site for operation during the next shift. Preparation includes physical labor such as clearing debris with a shovel or mobile equipment, gathering tools for a worksite, operating a large impact wrench, and installing conveyor belt rollers. The successful helper will be proactive in spotting maintenance issues, work overtime as needed, and becomes trained in forklift or skid steer operation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work 2nd shift - Hours from 4:00PM - 4:00AM
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, and off shifts.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift, skid steer, and aerial lift
• Able to perform basic physical labor and maintenance
• Safety –exhibits an understanding of Nucor's safety culture, implement effective controls, and value self and others' ability to get things done expeditiously & SAFELY while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Communication Skills -The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Teamwork –Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Accountability & Dependability -Displays responsibility, reliability, is committed to fulfilling work obligations and can hold others accountable for desired results.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making- Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Initiative- Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on …

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.
• Strong mechanical abilities (welding, fabrication, knowledge of tools, etc.) a plus.
• Previous maintenance background a plus.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug‑free workplace