NTP-Marseilles Tech Academy Intern/Co-op

Nucor Corporation; Marseilles (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor is offering the Nucor Technical Academy, a two-year training program to become a Maintenance Electrician. Trainees begin online coursework with on‑the‑job training at their sponsoring division, then relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for five consecutive semesters of instruction and hands‑on practice.

Applicants must be high school students graduating in May 2027, submit a transcript, test scores if available, write an essay, and complete the Shelton State Community College application.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now.")
• Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
• Support safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Division: Nucor Tubular Products - North

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More Information: Nucor | Nucor Technical Academy

ALL APPLICATION STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

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.
• Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click \"Apply Now.\")
• Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

ALL APPLICATION STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace