NTP-Gallatin Tech Academy Intern/Co-op 1

Nucor Corporation; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Ghent, KY invites aspiring students to join the Nucor Technical Academy, a two-year training program that teaches electrical maintenance and trains high school graduates into skilled maintenance electricians.

Selected candidates begin online coursework, then relocate to Tuscaloosa, AL for on-the-job training and semesters, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and opportunity to advance within Nucor's vast operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school student graduating in May 2027.
• Current high school transcript; GPA 2.75 preferred; include first senior semester.
• ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores: upload if available; provide before interview.
• One-page essay explaining your goals and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assignments with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
• Training to become a Maintenance Electrician within a 27-month period.
• Relocation to Tuscaloosa, AL for academics and on-the-job training.
• Safety policies and housekeeping standards are emphasized.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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NTP-Gallatin Tech Academy Intern/Co-op 1

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - North

Location: Ghent, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

More Information: Nucor | Nucor Technical Academy

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.

Basic Job Functions:

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27 month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

Note: The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall. Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.

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:

Training Program Requirements:

Must be a high school student graduating in May 2027.

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in HighSchool.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.
• One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace