Maintenance Technician
Nucor · Longview, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Longview, WA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 59 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ PLC 38%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓2+ years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting mechanical power transmissions and pneumatic and hydraulic systems or Nucor internship as equal experience
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Job Details
Division: Skyline Steel LLC
Location: Longview, WA, United States
Other Available Locations: Washington
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.
Pay Range
The range of pay for this position is $23.26-$27.05/hour plus a weekly production bonus. Teammates in this position have averaged over $85K annually.
Basic Job Functions
Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician. The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical systems.
include, but are not limited to
- •Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and all other systems.
- •Performs skilled mechanical maintenance and industrial electrical (Preventative and Corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
- •In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment.
- •Determine and carry out maintenance of repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.
- •Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to facility safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician will be an integral member of the Nucor Skyline team who brings a strong and consistent work ethic and demonstrates a commitment to follow all electrical/mechanical maintenance practices. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a group, and be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require.
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.
Preferences
- •Vocational or technical school certificate in related area preferred
- •Experience with bearing installment, coupling, belts, sprockets and chain drive installations
- •Experience with metal fabrication and basic principles of cylinder repair
- •Knowledge of basic industrial electrical/PLC issues