Maintenance Mechanic 1

Basic Job Functions:

St. Louis Cold Drawn Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the safest, most efficient, cost effective means of operation and maintenace of our assets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines


• Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical


• Perform other facility repairs as required


• Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs)


• Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects


• Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor


• Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders throught the work order system


• Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas

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:

• One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.


• Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.


• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters. 


• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints. 


• Must be self-driven with the ability to work with little to no supervision.


• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs and/or ladders occasionally. 


• Legally authorized to work in the United States.


• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and process flow diagrams


• Experience with basic fabrication


• Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems


• Experience in welding techniques


• Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment


• Experience in operating mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)


• Extensive experience with hydraulic power units