NWS 2027 Nucor Technical Academy

Nucor•Monroe, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27-month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas, and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members. Note: The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall semesters. Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.

Requirements

Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred), including the first semester of your senior year.
ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (upload if available, otherwise provide before interview).
One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program, including your career or educational goals.
Willingness Questionnaire completion.
Separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Supervisor and/or manager recommendation.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (or GED)

Responsibilities

Hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.