PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TECH

Nucor•Portland, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the reliability and performance of our equipment through thorough inspections, routine maintenance, and consistent documentation. Your work will directly support production uptime, team safety, and equipment longevity. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic understanding of industrial mechanical systems: bearings, belts, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Experience in maintaining heavy industrial machinery/equipment
JLG/Scissor lift experience
Willingness to work any shift to meet business needs
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for Visa Sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or electrical systems.
1 year industrial or mechanical maintenance experience
Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Responsibilities

Perform PM tasks such as inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs using established checklists.
Inspect conveyors, rollers, cranes, furnaces, cooling systems, and other equipment to identify wear or potential issues.
Use diagnostic tools to assess equipment.
Record findings, completed work, and equipment conditions accurately in logs and digital systems.
Work with maintenance teammates and operators to communicate equipment status and support smooth shift transitions.
Develop skills by learning new equipment, maintenance practices, and predictive technologies.