Maintenance Mechanic

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced industrial mechanic to maintain presses, motors, conveyors, and production equipment. You will read schematics, troubleshoot, and uphold safety standards.

You’ll perform preventive maintenance, fabricate parts, manage inventories, and support continuous improvement in a leading steel and steel products manufacturer known for stability and teamwork. Experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems and familiarity with VFDs/PLCs is a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on presses and production equipment per manuals.
• Diagnose issues by observing equipment and using testing tools.
• Repair defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools.
• Inspect parts and determine dimensions in the onsite machine shop.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with Supervisor on parts.
• Ensure safety policies and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial mechanic experience

Read schematics

Education

Two-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field

Tools

VFD knowledge

PLC knowledge

Job description

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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.

• Ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Assess the time needed to complete a task.
• Determine the dimensional changes in the parts requirements by inspecting and using the onsite Machine Shop.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts if needed by using machine shop assistance.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; informs Supervisor when removed from inventory.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 years of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years working experience in an industrial plant
• 2-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field
• VFD knowledge and experience
• Programmable Logic Controller knowledge and experience
• Formal electrical safety knowledge and experienceExperience in operation of forklift, mobile crane, and/or other mobile equipment

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace