Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Division:CHI Overhead Doors

Location:Arthur, 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.

The Maintenance Technician is a key member of our team, responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment. 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.

Successful applicants will have the following competencies:

• Mechanical aptitude and skillset
• Effective communication skills
• Ethical conduct
• Problem-solving & troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team & independently at times

In addition, applicants should demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing electrical issues, interpreting electrical schematics, troubleshooting control circuits, and utilizing diagnostic tools such as multimeters. Experience with electrical panel wiring, motor controls, and identifying faulty components in complex systems is highly desirable. Ability to conduct root cause analysis of electrical failures and perform corrective actions efficiently is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair production machines and plant equipment.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during production, as well as scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Electrical troubleshooting: Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and components, ensuring reliable operation of all production machines.
• Apply advanced skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Safely operate various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and ensure work areas remain clean and orderly.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Total Starting Pay: $35-$45/hour

($22.60-$26.91 Base Hourly + Weekly Production Bonus)

Example: Hourly Base Rate = $22.60 Weekly Production Bonus = 55%. Total Hourly Rate = $35.03

Current Average Production Bonus is 63%.

Production Bonus

Production Bonus percentage is variable, determinate upon attaining production goals each week. Production Bonus is paid out weekly.

Profit-Sharing

10% of Nucor's pre-tax earnings are contributed to the Profit Sharing Plan annually and distributed to all eligible teammates. A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing