Shift Mechanic

Nucor Corporation; St. Joe (IN); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in St. Joe, IN is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician. This role involves supporting maintenance and production teams, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting plant equipment. Candidates require a two-year industrial maintenance degree or five years of experience. The company offers a pay-for-performance compensation structure averaging $54 per hour plus comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, 401K, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or five years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance and Production Teams.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on plant equipment.
• Assist with process improvement projects.
• Operate heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairing plant equipment

Welding experience (MIG, TIG, ARC)

Industrial electrical experience

Education

Two-year industrial maintenance degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

• Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana
• Location: St. Joe, IN, United States

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.

Pay

Our compensation structure is based on a pay-for-performance model. Pay is determined by how much of a product you produce or contribute to making. Average pay is $54 per hour plus our comprehensive benefits package.

Shift

This position will be on a rotating, days continental (7a-7p) or nights continental (7p-7a) schedule, as determined by the hiring supervisor at offer time.

Basic Job Functions

• Work closely with and support our Maintenance and Production Teams.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, installing, and commissioning plant equipment.
• Assist with projects for process improvements and provide technical service and support for operations.
• Perform equipment inspections, repairs, and alignments.
• Execute preventative maintenance measures, and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, motors, pumps, and various mechanical systems for overall improvements.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
• Use CMMS to complete work orders, research parts, and schedule maintenance work.
• Have primary responsibility for a specific area, but be willing and able to help in all areas as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year industrial maintenance degree (or currently pursuing one) OR five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Must be willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding experience: MIG, TIG, ARC, and stainless‑steel welding techniques.
• Previous industrial electrical experience.
• Previous aerial lifts, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and forklift operation.
• Experience using micrometers and other precision measuring tools along with blueprint/drawing reading.

When you apply, you will be given the opportunity to enter an email that you can be reached at for your application updates. Please ensure the email you enter is accurate. We are unable to give verbal updates via phone call on applications.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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