Day Mechanic

Nucor•Darlington, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Steel-South Carolina is seeking a Day Shift Mechanic to join the Melt Shop Maintenance Team. The successful candidate will maintain, repair, and improve Melt Shop equipment while supporting the overall Melt Shop operation. The role includes planning and managing daily work, down days, preventive maintenance, and shutdowns; leading efforts to improve safety and reliability while managing costs; and assisting with technical training to improve the Mechanical Team’s troubleshooting skills. The mechanic will use and maintain the EAM and document systems and read and update drawings and schematics. The role requires operating fork trucks, overhead cranes, and man-lifts; working in confined spaces and at heights; and climbing ladders and stairs. Travel for training and business is required as needed, and the mechanic must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours. Safety is the most important part of all jobs at Nucor. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of mechanical maintenance experience or a relevant technical degree.
Ability to operate fork trucks, overhead cranes, and man-lifts.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights and climb ladders and stairs.
Willingness to travel for training and business.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.
Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Nice To Haves

Melt Shop maintenance experience.
Two- or four-year engineering or technical degree.
Basic electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and improve Melt Shop equipment.
Support the overall Melt Shop operation.
Help plan and manage daily work, down days, preventive maintenance, and shutdowns.
Lead the team in improving safety and reliability and managing costs.
Assist with technical training to improve the Mechanical Team’s troubleshooting skills.
Utilize and maintain the EAM and document systems.
Read and update drawings and schematics.
Operate fork trucks, overhead cranes, and man-lifts.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Travel for training and business as needed.
Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.