NTSAL 2027 Nucor Technical Academy

Nucor Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Decatur, Alabama seeks candidates for the Nucor Technical Academy training program. This two-year, 27-month track trains a high school graduate into a maintenance electrician through classroom instruction and hands-on work with veteran Nucor technicians.

Safety is emphasized daily; you will complete steps culminating in a fully qualified maintenance electrician role. Applicants must meet minimum academic requirements and apply to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.

Qualifications

• Current high school transcript; 2.75 GPA preferred; include first semester of senior year.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload if available; if not available, 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must uphold safety policies, practices, procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: Alabama

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
• 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.

• Responsibilities will include hands‑on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

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

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.
• 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.
• 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, 2027. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace