Maintenance Mechanic 1

Basic Job Functions:

St. Louis Cold Drawn Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the safest, most efficient, cost effective means of operation and maintenace of our assets. At this time, employer will not sponsor work visas or relocation costs. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines
• Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical
• Perform other facility repairs as required
• Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs)
• Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects
• Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders throught the work order system
• Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters. 
• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints. 
• Must be self-driven with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs and/or ladders occasionally. 
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and process flow diagrams
• Experience with basic fabrication
• Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems
• Experience in welding techniques
• Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment
• Experience in operating mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)
• Extensive experience with hydraulic power units