NSBHM Rail Spike Electrical Technician - Military Veterans
at Nucor Corporation
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.
Location: Lipscomb, AL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Basic Job Functions:
Provide electrical support in the rail spike manufacturing facility through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Answer calls and ensure continuous operations of production lines. Perform preventive maintenance functions. Maintain Induction Heating Systems which includes rebuilding Induction Heating Coils. Learn to operate spike forging equipment to give operators breaks. Develop and implement projects for continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Willing and able to work both day and night shifts
- Two years of experience in electrical maintenance. Equivalent electrical training or military experience will be considered
- Knowledge in power distribution, motor control centers, instrumentation, automated systems, PLC and HMI programming, and variable frequency drive troubleshooting in a manufacturing facility
Detailed Selection Criteria:
• Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and with taking on responsibilities and challenges.
• Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
• Accountability - Displays responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying to effectively obtain information and communicate information so that others will understand.
• Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and reviewing available information in order to trouble shoot, make decisions, and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Ability to manage time and complete work effectively and efficiently with minimal oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with Induction Heating Systems
• Two-year degree in electrical maintenance technology and two or more years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
• Extensive AC & DC motors and drives experience
• Knowledge and experience with Power systems maintenance
• PLC systems building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
• HMI Wonderware, Factory Talk building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Lipscomb, AL

Our workforce performs like none other in the steel industry, because we believe every person who works here is part of our team. Our pay-for-performance system and lack of corporate hierarchy reward teammates for their decision making, and by paying weekly production incentive bonuses, teammates are motivated to find new ways to be more efficient and more productive. And since everyone has an equal voice at Nucor, we encourage our teammates to bring us their new ideas.