Maintenance Electrician

Nucor Corporation
Lexington, NC
Job Details


Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southeast


Location: Lexington, NC, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A


Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.


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

Basic Job Functions:

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.

Basic Job Functions:


The role of the Maintenance Electrician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the rebar fabrication processes. Note: this position is primarily a hands-on maintenance role; it is not a coding/developing-focused function.

  • Hands-on maintenance of rebar shear, bending machines, OH Cranes
  • 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.
  • Troubleshooting and improving both the process and equipment and developing/implementing future improvement plans.
  • Troubleshooting error codes from PLCs and HMIs (Various manufacturers are used, mostly European brands)
  • Understanding both hardware and software is integral to the role, which will likely require additional support outside normal business hours.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • Must be familiar with and adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication and OSHA safety standards
  • This position is regional in nature and will require regular travel to other NRF locations to proactively find improvement opportunities as well as to help solve existing problems, train other team members, assist with regional maintenance and to learn/share best practices.
  • This position is not limited to only these responsibilities, the Production Supervisor or Branch Manager may add responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Process, Electrical, or Automation Engineering Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience working with complex control systems including PLCs and HMIs
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
  • Demonstrated understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
    • Networking tools and standards
    • Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment
    • Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in a reinforcing steel fabrication environment
  • 3-5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting
  • Effective written and verbal communication
Special Demands

  • Extended hours may be required
  • Travel may be required (while uncommon - may include international travel for training 1 time)
  • Must be familiar with and adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication and OSHA safety standards
Physical Demands

  • Heavy lifting may be necessary
  • Working conditions may be noisy, dusty, hot, cold
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: GreensboroNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-06-17

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