Maintenance Tech II

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: 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.

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
• Maintain industrial machinery and equipment- daily inspections, reporting defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Moves, assembles, installs, or dismantles machinery
• Operate forklift and skid steer, manlift, and overhead hoist
• Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets, drive chains, and hydraulic hoses.
• Minor welding and fabricating
• Visual inspection of equipment, identifying repairs and assist with repairs
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures
• Willing to cross-train and assist other teammates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years maintenance experience
• Basic torching and welding skills
• Ability to operate small mobile equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to be flexible and display a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work Monday to Friday 6am-4pm and Saturdays if business requires.
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard.
• Willing to learn, be adaptable and be self-motivated

Preferences: 1. Hydraulic systems experience and interpreting diagrams/blueprints or willingness to learn these skills.2. Bilingual preferred- SpanishDetailed Selection Criteria: Complete work history is required to be considered for this position. Include the employer's name, dates of employment, job title and the detailed responsibilities for the position held. Any gap in work history must be reflected and include the dates. 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.