Maintenance Mechanical Tech

Nucor Corporation; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill and part of North America’s largest steel producer. The Maintenance Millwright role focuses on safe preventive and corrective maintenance, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to the steelmaking process with innovative solutions.

We value teamwork, safety, and accountability. The position offers overtime, weekend shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package in a growing community

Qualifications

• Mechanical Skills and Fundamental Knowledge.
• Experience Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems.
• 2+ years’ experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance and 1+ years’ experience in steel mill or related metals industry.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform Preventative and Corrective maintenance on steel mill equipment and systems.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business.
• Safety is the most important part of all jobs; uphold safety policies, procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Industrial maintenance

Overtime willingness

Education

Mech related degree (2-year or 4-year)

Job description

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Deadline: October 7, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Maintenance Millwright is primarily two-fold. First, to be a great Nucor team member who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. Second, is to ensure the success of the team by SAFELY performing Preventative and Corrective maintenance on steel mill equipment and systems, as well as proposing and implementing innovative solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business. 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:

• Mechanical Skills and Fundamental Knowledge
• Experience Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems
• 2+ years’ experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance and 1+ years’ experience in steel mill or related metals industry.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Rolling Mill and/or Melt Shop mechanical maintenance
• 2-year or 4-year degree in mechanical or related fieldV

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace