Maintenance Tech II
Nucor · St. Louis, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in St. Louis, MO. Moves, assembles, installs, or dismantles machinery.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 69 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- PLC 51%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- ✓ EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Nucor in St. Louis
2 other open roles at this site · 11 people we found in reliability roles at Nucor.
- Maintenance Tech I - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic 1 · Reliability · Technician
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Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓2 years maintenance experience
- ✓Basic torching and welding skills
- ✓Ability to operate small mobile equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, etc.
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Strong organizational skills with attention to details
- ✓Excellent customer service skills, ability to be flexible and display a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- ✓Willing to work Monday to Friday 6am-4pm and Saturdays if business requires.
- ✓Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- ✓Basic math and computer skills
- ✓Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard.
- ✓Willing to learn, be adaptable and be self-motivated
responsibilities
for the position held. Any gap in work history must be reflected and include the dates.
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Job Details
Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC
Location: St. Louis, MO, United States
Other Available Locations: Illinois
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.
- •Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
- •Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
- •Maintain industrial machinery and equipment- daily inspections, reporting defects or needed repairs to supervisor
- •Moves, assembles, installs, or dismantles machinery
- •Operate forklift and skid steer, manlift, and overhead hoist
- •Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets, drive chains, and hydraulic hoses.
- •Minor welding and fabricating
- •Visual inspection of equipment, identifying repairs and assist with repairs
- •General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard
- •Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures
- •Willing to cross-train and assist other teammates as needed.
- •Other duties as assigned by your manager.
Preferences
1. Hydraulic systems experience and interpreting diagrams/blueprints or willingness to learn these skills.
Detailed Selection Criteria
Complete work history is required to be considered for this position. Include the employer's name, dates of employment, job title and the detailed