NTP-LV Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Nucor Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonuses - pay for performance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Tubular - Louisville is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to drive improvements in production tracking, process efficiency, and automation across our Louisville, KY facility.

You will perform mechanical repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance, collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and reliability across the plant. Training and growth opportunities are available within a global steel leader.

Qualifications

• Two-year electrical or mechanical degree or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on shop equipment and tools.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems using multi-meter.
• Work with production personnel to repair equipment and minimize downtime.
• Read electrical schematics and modify drawings as needed.
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance forms.
• Record interventions for daily and future analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Education

Two Year Electrical or Mechanical Degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Tubular - Louisville

Location: Louisville, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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

This position must help drive continuous improvements in production tracking, process efficiency and plant automation. This teammate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Perform mechanical repairs to all shop equipment and tools as necessary
• Use multi-meter to troubleshoot electrical problems
• Work directly with production personnel to repair equipment
• Read and understand electrical schematics and symbols and modify graphic drawings as needed
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance forms
• Perform a daily walk through of assigned areas
• Repair emergency problems with minimal downtime
• Record every intervention for daily and future analysis which includes maintenance time consumed and materials issued from the storeroom
• Perform necessary activities during PM days
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and has mechanical knowledge with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems
• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two Year Electrical or Mechanical Degree or two years Industrial Maintenance experience preferred
• Supervisor and/or manager recommendation
• Dependable/Flexible to rotating shifts
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
• Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
• Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
• Networking tools and standards
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment
• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• Technical School or formal training school
• Industrial or Mechanical experience preferred
• Must be able to read and write basic English
• Willing to work rotating shifts

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

Nearest Major Market: Louisville