Maintenance Tech II

Nucor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Metals Recycling LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support safety-first operations and keep industrial equipment in top condition. Responsibilities include daily inspections, minor welding, and aiding in the repair of bearings, motors, and belts.

You will operate forklifts and hoists, coordinate with teams via radio, and assist with yard maintenance. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of maintenance experience, basic torching and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years maintenance experience.
• Basic torching and welding skills.
• Ability to operate small mobile equipment such as a forklift, skid steer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work Monday–Friday 6 am–4 pm and Saturdays if needed.
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Must wear all necessary PPE while working.
• Willing to learn, be adaptable and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Maintain industrial machinery and equipment—daily inspections, reporting defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Move, assemble, install, or dismantle machinery.
• Operate forklift, skid steer, manlift, and overhead hoist.
• Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets, drive chains, and hydraulic hoses.
• Perform minor welding and fabricating.
• Visual inspection of equipment, identifying repairs and assist with repairs.
• General labor duties such as sweeping, shoveling, and general clean‑up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Communicate effectively over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Willing to cross‑train and assist other teammates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Safety procedures

Maintenance experience

Welding basics

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Team cross-training

Adaptability

Punctuality & reliability

Math & computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years maintenance experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer

Overhead hoist

Torching

Job description

Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

Other Locations: Illinois

Responsibilities

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
• Maintain industrial machinery and equipment—daily inspections, reporting defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Move, assemble, install, or dismantle machinery
• Operate forklift, skid steer, manlift, and overhead hoist
• Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets, drive chains, and hydraulic hoses
• Perform minor welding and fabricating
• Visual inspection of equipment, identifying repairs and assist with repairs
• General labor duties such as sweeping, shoveling, and general clean‑up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard
• Communicate effectively over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures
• Willing to cross‑train and assist other teammates as needed
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years maintenance experience
• Basic torching and welding skills
• Ability to operate small mobile equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to be flexible and display a positive attitude in a fast‑paced environment
• Willing to work Monday–Friday 6 am–4 pm and Saturdays if business requires
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard
• Willing to learn, be adaptable and be self‑motivated

Preferences

• Hydraulic systems experience and interpreting diagrams or blueprints or willingness to learn these skills
• Bilingual preferred—in Spanish

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.