Maintenance Mechanic - NSSEA at Nucor Corporation in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Job Details



Division: Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc.



Location: Seattle, WA, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A





Basic Job Functions:


Nucor Steel Seattle is accepting applications for the position of Plant Maintenance Mechanic. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Mechanical Lead and Mechanical Supervisor in either the Melt Shop or Rolling Mill. Plant Maintenance Mechanics must be committed to their own personal safety as well as the safety of others around them. Plant Maintenance Mechanics will be required to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, individually or as a part of a team of other maintenance and production personnel. Plant Maintenance Mechanics must be able to function safely in a high stress environment and will be responsible for maintaining all production and auxiliary support equipment in a craftsman-like manner.


Salary range for the role $92,016.09 - $111,844.83 DOE with opportunity for advancement. This position is eligible for Nucor's full benefits including bonuses, tuition assistance, stock purchase, 401(k) and profit sharing.


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:


Ability to work as part of a team. Have a coachable and positive attitude. Willing to work a rotating shift work schedule.

Two years of mechanical experience




Detailed Selection Criteria:



Maintenance Systems and Techniques - Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge for assisting with serving, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, tools, devices, moving parts, and machines/equipment.


Problem Solving and Judgement/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.


Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.


Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.


Mechanical Knowledge - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and/or maintenance.




Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior steel mill experience
• Able to operate mobile equipment including overhead cranes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft programs, CMMS systems, drawing data bases.
• Two years journeyman experience, or work equivalent
• Ability to design and draw in Solid Works, Master Cam and Auto Cad
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical theory and the ability to use this theory to diagnose all manner of mechanical issues
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the following:
  • Setup, operation, and maintenance of manual & portable machine tools
  • Various Welding and oxy cutting processes
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems and components
  • Print and schematic reading
  • Overhaul & Maintenance of industrial machinery