2027 Nucor Technical Academy

Nucor • Crawfordsville, IN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train individuals with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a 27-month training period. This program combines education, company culture, and current training initiatives from across Nucor. It provides essential classroom instruction and structured hands-on training to prepare participants for a career as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will involve practical assignments working alongside experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

The Nucor Technical Academy is administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin with online academic coursework and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division during the first summer and initial fall. Candidates will then relocate to Tuscaloosa for five continuous semesters to undertake technical courses and on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions between semesters are available until graduation.

Safety is paramount in all Nucor roles. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred), including the first semester of senior year.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (must be provided before the interview if not uploaded with the application).
• One-page essay explaining suitability for the training program, including career or educational goals.
• Completion of a Willingness Questionnaire.
• Separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
• Must live in the Central Indiana Area.
• Student Information Sheet.
• Chronological resume.
• Transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer scores.
• All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2025.

Nice To Haves

• 2.75 GPA preferred on high school transcript.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom instruction and structured hands-on training to become a Maintenance Electrician.
• Engage in hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
• Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED