Electrical Technician
Nucor · Marseilles, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $101k–$116k
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Marseilles, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $101k–$116k
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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. This one lists $101k–$116k.
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.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 12% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Nucor in Marseilles
1 other open role at this site · 8 people we found in reliability roles at Nucor.
- Maintenance Technician (Multi-Craft) · Reliability · Technician
Electrical Technician at Nucor in other locations
Nucor lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Auburn, NY · $97k–$105k
Full description from NucorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC programming.
- ✓Experience replacing and installing AC/DC motor drives.
- ✓Experience with Servo Motors and Controls.
- ✓History of seeking continued job training.
- ✓Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
- ✓Knowledge of LOTOTO.
- ✓Ability to use AutoCAD to update prints.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Two-year technical degree
- ✓Participation in Safety Teams and programs
- ✓Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, and off shifts.
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Tubular Products - North
Location: Marseilles, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: Illinois
Hourly Rate: Grade 7-10 ($20.24-$23.43 per hour), excluding bonuses
Bonus Structure: Teammates in this role typically earn an average of $46.00-$53.00 per hour with bonuses included. Combined base pay and weekly bonuses result in an estimated annual compensation of $100,542.00 - $116,381.00
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
Nucor Tubular Products-Marseilles is seeking applicants for the Electrical Technician position. The Electrical Technician will safely provide support to the maintenance and operations teams by performing routine preventative, breakdown, and upgrade maintenance as necessary in order to improve the production equipment and process during the course of normal production hours. Duties include but are not limited to repair calls, preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, equipment troubleshooting, and installation, root cause analysis, and any other necessary task(s) that are outside of the normal capabilities of production personnel. The successful candidate will demonstrate the willingness and ability to troubleshoot, use good judgment, and make proper decisions in compliance with safety policies (JHAs, SJPs, LOTO) throughout the facility and with equipment used and maintained, all of which are necessary for meeting job expectations and the prevention of downtime. General mechanical and electrical knowledge is necessary. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, and off shifts. 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.