Maintenance Technician-Boise

Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southwest

Other Available Locations: N/A

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance; 401(k) and Roth accounts;
Profit sharing;
Pay-for-performance bonuses;
Paid parental leave;
Tuition reimbursement;
Stock program;
Scholarships and more.

Purpose

Support the fabrication division of Nucor Rebar Fabrication with machine repair, maintenance and troubleshooting. Assist the safety team in the design, development and/or installation of machine guards and safety devices. Advise Branch Manager in machine purchasing and installation.

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.

• Must Adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication safety programs and OSHA safety standards
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication mission statement.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and optimum functioning equipment, systems, and processes.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Develop and maintain visual standards, checklists, and simple inspection routines that empower operators to own first‑level maintenance.
• Maintain and grow the critical spare parts list to ensure availability of essential components while supporting Lean inventory principles.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment to maintain workplace safety and production efficiency.
• Generate parts lists and labor time estimates for maintenance and repairs.
• Train key shop teammates on new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment.
• Maintain repair records.
• Perform other duties as required by your supervisor.
• Minimum two years’ experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Minimum two years’ experience in electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be familiar with OSHA safety standards.

• Attention to Detail – Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small, and takes care to meet expectations.
• Communication Skills – Ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others understand.
• Electrical Knowledge – Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including basic troubleshooting, installation, repair and/or maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Dependability – Reliable, responsible and committed to fulfilling obligations.
• Occupational Safety – Uses knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and judgment to determine compliance with laws and regulations and to continuously improve processes for safety.
• Mechanical Knowledge – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and/or maintenance.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems, analyzes related information, develops options, evaluates solutions, and implements improvements.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
• Time Management – Manages one's own time and/or the time of others.

• Two‑year technical degree from an accredited school or college.
• Training in electrical controls, welding, mobile crane operation and rigging.
• Experience installing and programming electrical safety devices.
• Two years’ experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Two years’ experience in electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Familiar with OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrated communication skills necessary to coordinate teammates and schedule repairs or maintenance.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.