Maintenance Technician

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Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest

Location: Belvidere, IL, 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.

Benefits:

Best Benefits in the Business!

Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing 

Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities  

Paid Training

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year

Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses

Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Company matching 401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!  

Purpose:

Compensation: $30.49/hr plus weekly production bonus and yearly profit-sharing bonus. 

The role of the Maintenance Technician is primarily two-fold. First, to be a great Nucor Rebar Fabrication team member who demonstrates high levels of ownership in everything they do. Second is to ensure the success of the team by SAFELY performing Preventative and Corrective maintenance on steel fabrication equipment and systems as well as proposing and implementing solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business. You will support the fabrication division of Nucor Rebar Fabrication with machine repair, maintenance and troubleshooting. Assist the safety team in the design, development and/or installation of machine guards and safety devices. Advise Branch Manager in machine purchasing and installation.

Basic Job Functions:

Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.

Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.

Perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and optimum functioning equipment, systems and processes.

Troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment to maintain workplace safety and production efficiency.

Generate parts lists and labor time estimates for maintenance and repairs.

Train key shop teammates on new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment.

Maintain repair records.

Other duites as assigned by supervisor. 

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 Requirements:

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Minimum two years’ experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs

Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams

OSHA 30

Preferences:

2 or more years working experience in an industrial plant

2-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field

AC & DC motor knowledge and experience

VFD knowledge and experience

Power transformer knowledge and experience

Programmable Logic Controller knowledge and experience

Formal electrical safety knowledge and experience

Experience in operation of forklift, mobile crane, and/or other mobile equipment

Physical Demands:

Heavy lifting may be necessary

Working conditions may be noisy, dusty, hot, cold

Special Demands:

Extended hours may be required

Occasional travel may be required

Must be familiar with and adhere to Nucor and OSHA safety standards

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