Maintenance Mechanic - Military Veterans

Basic Job Functions:

The Maintenance Mechanic will be part of the team responsible for the maintenance, reliability, improvement, and upgrades of equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will work closely with the production teams and other members of the maintenance team and shall be capable of covering maintenance issues on shift and/or days as a mechanic.  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 years mechanical experience in an industrial setting 
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Detailed Selection Criteria:

1. Communication: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
2. Initiative: Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
3. Judgment/Decision making: Considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
4. Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
5. Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
6. Mechanical Knowledge: Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and/or maintenance.
7. Maintenance systems and techniques: Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting and/or testing machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in pipe fitting, coupling alignment, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machine tool
• An Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology, Certification in Machine Tool Technology, Certification in Industrial Maintenance, or Certification in Welding