Maintenance Technician

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Illinois plant to ensure smooth operation of machinery and equipment. You will analyze issues, repair electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, install equipment, and perform preventative maintenance with safety in mind.

The role requires hands-on PLC troubleshooting, ability to climb up to heights, and collaboration with supervision. Prior experience in maintenance, NEC standards knowledge, and circuit wiring are preferred; profit sharing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical ability to service onsite machinery and equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair knowledge.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar position.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 50 ft.

Responsibilities

• Analyze machinery issues, disassemble, repair parts, and reassemble for optimal functionality.
• Provide guidance to helpers and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Use prints, drawings, or instructions to perform maintenance tasks with precision.
• Respond to work orders and diagnose problems in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with supervision to identify tooling and machining needs.
• Install new equipment, run wiring, and align equipment to meet requirements.
• Familiarize with equipment under contractual services and ensure maintenance protocols are followed.
• Perform plumbing and electrical maintenance with escalation for complex issues.
• Utilize tools like grinders, drill presses, and electrical gauges for tasks.
• Safely transport materials and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Industrial maintenance certificate

Tools

Electrical gauges

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Division: American Buildings Company - IL

Other Available Locations: N/A

Annual Salary: $84,000 (average)

All Nucor Teammates also qualify for profit sharing.

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings

Hourly Compensation: $22-$40/hour with bonus structure.

Basic Job Functions

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant machinery and equipment. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Problem Analysis and Resolution: Analyze machinery and equipment issues, disassemble, replace or repair parts, and reassemble for optimal functionality.
• Supervision: Provide guidance and direction to assigned helpers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize prints, drawings, and verbal instructions to execute maintenance tasks with precision and accuracy.
• Repair: Respond to work orders, diagnose machinery problems, and perform necessary electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with supervision to identify needs for tooling and machining operations.
• Installation of Equipment: Install new equipment, run wiring, establish distribution boxes, and ensure proper equipment alignment to meet operational requirements.
• Equipment Familiarity: Familiarize yourself with equipment installed under contractual services and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols.
• Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance: Conduct minor plumbing repairs and normal electrical maintenance on electronic equipment, escalating complex issues to supervision when necessary.
• Tool Utilization: Utilize a variety of tools and equipment, including grinders, drill presses, and electrical gauges, to perform maintenance tasks.
• Material Handling: Safely operate material handling devices to transport materials to and from work locations.
• Reporting and Communication: Identify and report any improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Work Area Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance operations and monitor stock supplies, notifying supervision of low or out-of-stock conditions.
• PLC Troubleshooting: Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and programming PLCs to ensure optimal equipment performance, including experience with machine PLCs and automation.
• Adherence to Safety Policies: Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical ability and knowledge to service onsite machinery and equipment.
• Electrical knowledge (troubleshooting, installation, and repair).
• At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar position.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 50ft.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming PLCs.
• Degree or Certificate from an Industrial Maintenance Program.
• NEC Electrical Standards knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of automation equipment and robotics.

All Nucor Teammates also qualify for profit sharing and other benefits.

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