Maintenance Mech Tech

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: May 5, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance

- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing

- Nucor stock investment program

- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

- Paid parental leave

- And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Mechanical Technician is to be a great Nucor team member that is focused on achieving exceptional results in the areas of safety, cost, and reliability. The selected candidate will become a fluid power expert and responsible for the preventative and predictive maintenance on our power transmission, fluid, and cooling systems. The role will coordinate with area departments, maintenance, and vendors to drive continuous improvement and reliability on these systems. This technician will support all maintenance activities in order to grow a skill set with the expectation of moving into an MNT Shift position. 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:

Minimum Qualifications:

- Mechanical skills and fundamental maintenance knowledge.

- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in steel mill mechanical maintenance.

- Experience in industrial or military mechanical maintenance.

- Experience with various types of welding methods, hydraulic systems, and machine shop operations.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace