Nucor Corporation
Electrical Maintenance Technician -Newton, IL
Nucor Corporation, Newton, Illinois, United States, 62448
Electrical Maintenance Technician – Newton, IL
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Electrical Maintenance Technician – Newton, IL
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Nucor Corporation
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About Nucor Skyline Nucor and affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. At Nucor Skyline we work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for each other. With a firm commitment to our team members and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.
Competitive Benefits Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. We strive to avoid implementing layoffs or furloughing our teammates. We very strongly believe that a Nucor teammate who does their job properly today should feel confident they will have a job tomorrow. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.
Job Details
Division:
Skyline Steel LLC
Location:
Newton, IL, United States
Other Available Locations:
Illinois
Compensation This position has a base pay range of $23.36/hour to $27.05/hour and qualifies for a weekly production bonus (average is 40% of base). Teammates in this role typically average $86K–$99K a year. This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Basic Job Functions
Repairs and maintains machinery and electrical equipment.
Works with DC overhead cranes, AC and DC motors, PLCs, and distribution systems.
Performs mechanical tasks such as working with pneumatics, hydraulics, and welding.
Performs skilled industrial electrical maintenance (preventative and corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
In downtime situations, analyzes the cause of breakdown with equipment.
Determines and carries out maintenance and repair actions required to return equipment to effective operating conditions.
Follows and adheres to safety lockout procedures and strictly adheres to facility safety rules while maintaining excellent housekeeping practices.
Minimum Requirements
4 years experience in an electrical role or equivalent (experience/trade school combined).
AC and DC Motors experience.
Variable Speed Drives experience.
Programmable Logic Controls experience.
Motor Controls and Distribution Systems experience.
Pneumatics, hydraulics, welding experience.
Automation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational or technical school certificate in a related area preferred.
5 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
AC overhead cranes experience.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing – Industries: Manufacturing
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Electrical Maintenance Technician – Newton, IL
role at
Nucor Corporation
3 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants
About Nucor Skyline Nucor and affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. At Nucor Skyline we work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for each other. With a firm commitment to our team members and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.
Competitive Benefits Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. We strive to avoid implementing layoffs or furloughing our teammates. We very strongly believe that a Nucor teammate who does their job properly today should feel confident they will have a job tomorrow. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.
Job Details
Division:
Skyline Steel LLC
Location:
Newton, IL, United States
Other Available Locations:
Illinois
Compensation This position has a base pay range of $23.36/hour to $27.05/hour and qualifies for a weekly production bonus (average is 40% of base). Teammates in this role typically average $86K–$99K a year. This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Basic Job Functions
Repairs and maintains machinery and electrical equipment.
Works with DC overhead cranes, AC and DC motors, PLCs, and distribution systems.
Performs mechanical tasks such as working with pneumatics, hydraulics, and welding.
Performs skilled industrial electrical maintenance (preventative and corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
In downtime situations, analyzes the cause of breakdown with equipment.
Determines and carries out maintenance and repair actions required to return equipment to effective operating conditions.
Follows and adheres to safety lockout procedures and strictly adheres to facility safety rules while maintaining excellent housekeeping practices.
Minimum Requirements
4 years experience in an electrical role or equivalent (experience/trade school combined).
AC and DC Motors experience.
Variable Speed Drives experience.
Programmable Logic Controls experience.
Motor Controls and Distribution Systems experience.
Pneumatics, hydraulics, welding experience.
Automation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational or technical school certificate in a related area preferred.
5 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
AC overhead cranes experience.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing – Industries: Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nucor Corporation by 2x.
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