Maintenance Tech

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly pay with bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Scholarship program

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Maintenance/Production technician to support granulator and tilt shredder operations while performing routine mechanical maintenance on Saturdays. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a high-output recycling environment.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, equipment maintenance experience, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior experience with granulators, shredders, conveyors or similar recycling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Reliable attendance

Industrial equipment maintenance

Bearing/motor/blade changes

Maintenance training

Granulators experience

Shredders experience

Conveyors experience

Education

Maintenance training

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.

• 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

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