Maintenance Tech

Nucor Corporation; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Maintenance/Production teammate to support the granulator and tilt shredder operations. This hybrid role blends production support with basic mechanical maintenance, contributing to safe and efficient operation.

You will perform routine upkeep, replace components, and assist teammates, with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule and Saturday maintenance start times. The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Experience maintaining or repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience changing bearings, belts, motors, blades, or hammers.
• Mechanical maintenance or production equipment training.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Support first and second shift granulator operators in the granulator and tilt shredder departments.
• Perform routine maintenance on granulator equipment and belts, bearings, motors, blades as needed.
• Grease components and conduct preventive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct Saturday maintenance on granulator equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report defects to management.
• Assist production and maintenance teammates as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written & verbal instructions

Attendance reliability

Industrial equipment maintenance

Bearing/belt/motor/blade changes

Maintenance training

Tools

Granulators

Shredders

Conveyors

Job description

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Glasgow, KY, United States

Average Annual Income: $65,000+ (Includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and weekly production bonuses)

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.

Need to Know: IT ALL STARTS HERE

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday.

Production days (Tuesday-Friday) 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday maintenance start time is flexible

What You'll Do

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.

The Maintenance/Production role supports both first and second shift granulator operators while performing dedicated maintenance on the granulator on Saturdays. This hybrid position combines production support with basic mechanical maintenance to help keep the granulator and tilt shredder departments operating safely and efficiently. The role includes routine equipment upkeep, component replacement, and assisting production teammates as needed.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Support first and second shift granulator operators in the granulator and tilt shredder departments.
• Perform routine maintenance and general upkeep on granulator equipment.
• Grease equipment components and perform other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Change blades, hammers, belts, motors, and bearings as needed.
• Perform dedicated granulator maintenance on Saturdays.
• Perform equipment inspections and report defects or needed repairs to management.
• Assist production and maintenance teammates as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Experience maintaining or repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience changing bearings, belts, motors, blades, or hammers.
• Mechanical maintenance or production equipment training.

Preferred

• Previous maintenance, mechanical, industrial, or production experience preferred.
• Experience with granulators, shredders, conveyors, or similar recycling equipment preferred.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Bowling Green