Maintenance Mechanic

Basic Job Functions:

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.

• Ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.


• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.


• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.


• Assess the time needed to complete a task.


• Determine the dimensional changes in the parts requirements by inspecting and using the onsite Machine Shop.


• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.


• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.


• Fabricates repair parts if needed by using machine shop assistance.


• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; informs Supervisor when removed from inventory.


• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.


•  Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 years of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing facility.


• Experience with working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs 


• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years working experience in an industrial plant


• 2-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field


• VFD 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


• Preventative maintenance scheduling experience