Maintenance Mechanic 1

Nucor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation's St. Louis Cold Drawn LLC is looking for Maintenance Mechanics to safeguard the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and production lines in the St. Louis, MO area.

You will perform PMs, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, weld for repairs, and support maintenance with accurate work orders and inventory control in a high‑volume steel facility.

Qualifications

• One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines.
• Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical.
• Perform other facility repairs as required.
• Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs).
• Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects.
• Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders through the work order system.
• Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Welding

Reading blueprints

Tool use

Self-motivated

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Calipers

Ohm meters

Job description

Division: St. Louis Cold Drawn LLC

Location: St. Louis , MO , 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Job Details

Division: St. Louis Cold Drawn LLC

Location: St. Louis , MO , 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.

Basic Job Functions:

St. Louis Cold Drawn Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the safest, most efficient, cost effective means of operation and maintenace of our assets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines
• Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical
• Perform other facility repairs as required
• Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs)
• Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects
• Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders throught the work order system
• Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints.
• Must be self-driven with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs and/or ladders occasionally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and process flow diagrams
• Experience with basic fabrication
• Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems
• Experience in welding techniques
• Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment
• Experience in operating mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)
• Extensive experience with hydraulic power units

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace