Maintenance Technician -Newton. IL

Nucor; Newton (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Newton, IL. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring safety protocols, and troubleshooting equipment failures. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical roles, including AC/DC motors and programmable logic controls, and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth potential

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in an electrical role or equivalent (experience/trade school combined).
• Experience with AC and DC motors, PLCs, and automation.
• 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains machinery and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Follows safety protocols and maintains a clean work environment.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

Vocational or technical school certificate

Job description

Job Details

Division: Skyline Steel LLC

Location: Newton, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: Illinois

About Nucor Skyline

Nucor and affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. At Nucor Skyline we work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for each other. With a firm commitment to our team members and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready, too.

Competitive Benefits:

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. We strive to avoid implementing layoffs or furloughing our Teammates. We very strongly believe that a Nucor Teammate who does their job properly today, should feel confident they will have a job tomorrow. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits

Compensation:

This position has a base pay range of $22.55/hour to 26.10/hour. This position qualifies for a weekly production bonus (average is 40% of base). Teammates in this role typically average $80K-$96K a year.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician. Electrical Maintenance Technicians report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Electricians must be committed to their own personal safety as well as the safety of others around them. Electricians are required to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems, while working individually or as a part of a team with other maintenance and production personnel. Industrial Electricians must be able to function safely in a high stress environment and will be responsible for maintaining all production and auxiliary support equipment in a craftsman-like manner.

• Repairs and maintains machinery and electrical equipment
• Works with DC overhead cranes, AC and DC motors, PLCs, and distribution systems.
• Performs mechanical tasks such as working with pneumatics, hydraulics, and doing welding.
• Performs skilled industrial electrical maintenance (Preventative and Corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
• In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment.
• Determine and carry out maintenance of repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.
• Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to facility safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.

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 Requirements:

• 4 years experience in an in electrical role or equivalent (experience/trade school combined)
• AC and DC Motors experience
• Variable Speed Drives experience
• Programmable Logic Controls experience
• Motor Controls and Distribution Systems experience
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, welding experience
• Automation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical school certificate in related area preferred
• 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician
• AC overhead cranes experience

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