Millwright

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Lexington

Location: Lexington, NC, 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Lexington is accepting applications for the position of Millwright. The Millwright will report to the Mechanical Lead and Mechanical Supervisor in either the Melt Shop or Rolling Mill. Plant Millwrights must be committed to their own personal safety as well as the safety of others around them. Millwrights will be required to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, individually or as a part of a team of other maintenance and production personnel. Plant Millwrights must be able to function safely in a high stress environment and will be responsible for maintaining all production and auxiliary support equipment.


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:

• Mechanical Skills and Fundamental Knowledge
• Experience Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems
• 1 or more years in an industrial plant
• Willing to work a rotating shift work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to operate mobile equipment including overhead cranes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft programs, CMMS systems, drawing data bases
• Understanding of Electrical Theory
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical theory and the ability to use this theory to diagnose all manner of mechanical issues
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the following:
  • Setup, operation, and maintenance of manual & portable machine tools
  • Various Welding and oxy cutting processes
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems and components
  • Print and schematic reading
  • Overhaul & Maintenance of industrial machinery

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