NSNE Automation Technician

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Basic Job Functions: Nucor Steel – Nebraska is seeking applicants for the position of Automation Technician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical support for maintenance and operations.
• Maintain and improve mill wide automation, including PLC’s, HMI’s, Level 2 systems, drives, and industrial robots.
• Solid understanding of computer programming, software development, automation design, install, configure, and maintain field devices, instrumentation systems, communication networks and interfaces.
• Conduct training and develop standard operating procedures and working closely with operation and maintenance teams to ensure continuous improvements.

Candidates must be able to work scheduled and occasional unscheduled overtime. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship). 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:

• Two year degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent work experiencePreferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the rolling process and related equipment
• Proficient in PLC, HMI, and Drive software and programming
• Strong PLC, HMI, Drives, Networking and Computer troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.