NSMEM Crane Maintenance Technician

Nucor Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Steel Memphis in Memphis, TN, seeks a Crane Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade overhead and mobile cranes, ensuring maximum reliability and safety. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments and adhering to strict safety standards while building strong working relationships.

Candidates should have industrial electrical and mechanical experience, familiarity with schematics, and be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to uphold safety policies and procedures.
• Industrial Electrical and Mechanical experience (multi-craft).
• Ability to safely troubleshoot industrial systems.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, steel, or similar industrial environments.
• Ability to read mechanical prints, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around overhead cranes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-centered environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade overhead and mobile cranes.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure crane reliability and safety.
• Uphold safety policies, practices and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Demonstrate ownership and contribute to safe operations on weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Skills

Safety policies

Industrial electrical & mechanical

Troubleshoot industrial systems

Heavy manufacturing/steel environment

Read schematics & OEM manuals

Working at heights / confined spaces

Teamwork / communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or military experience preferred

Tools

AC motors

DC motors

VFDs

PLCs

Automation equipment

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Memphis, Inc.

Location: Memphis, TN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions: Nucor Steel Memphis is seeking a Crane Maintenance Technician who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. This role supports the coordination and execution of safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading all overhead and mobile cranes. This role will include constant coordination and building relationships between all departments, to ensure the highest reliability of our cranes with the highest regard for safety of all teammates. This teammate must have the ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and unscheduled overtime. 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 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to uphold safety policies and procedures
• Industrial Electrical and Mechanical experience (multi-craft)
• Ability to safely troubleshoot industrial systems
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, steel, or similar industrial environments
• Ability to read mechanical prints, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around overhead cranes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-centered environment
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or military experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior overhead crane maintenance background
• Experience in safe rigging practices
• Previous steel mill experience
• Welding/fabrication experience
• Experience with AC and DC Motors
• Experience with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and automation equipment.
• Academic coursework in engineering, military, or technical school

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

Nearest Major Market: Memphis