Nucor Steel Brandenburg- 2026 Nucor Technical Academy

Nucor Corporation; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Steel Brandenburg offers a structured Nucor Technical Academy to train individuals with a high school diploma (or GED) to become maintenance electricians within a 27-month program. Trainees will engage in classroom education combined with hands-on work under seasoned maintenance personnel.

Selected candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for initial coursework and on-the-job training, then return to sponsor divisions for further semesters, with safety as a top priority throughout

Qualifications

• Safety is emphasized as the most important aspect of all jobs within Nucor.
• Training program (Nucor Technical Academy) teaches electrical maintenance fundamentals to reach a maintenance electrician level in 27 months.
• Selected candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa for training and will return to sponsoring divisions between semesters.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include hands-on assignments with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to relocate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Location: Brandenburg, 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.

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

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.

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