Maintenance Mechanic
Nucor · Houston, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Houston, TX.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 179 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 180 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- PLC 34%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 27%
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This plant: Nucor in Houston
1 other open role at this site · 5 people we found in reliability roles at Nucor.
- Industrial Electrician · Reliability · Technician
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requirements
on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- ✓Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- ✓Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- ✓Assess the time needed to complete a task.
- ✓Determine the dimensional changes in the parts
requirements
by inspecting and using the onsite Machine Shop.
- ✓Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- ✓Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
- ✓Fabricates repair parts if needed by using machine shop assistance.
- ✓Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; informs Supervisor when removed from inventory.
- ✓Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- ✓Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- ✓Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓2 - 3 years of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing facility.
- ✓Experience with working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance and repairs
- ✓Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓2 or more years working experience in an industrial plant
- ✓2-year degree in mechanical/electrical or related field
- ✓VFD knowledge and experience
- ✓Programmable Logic Controller knowledge and experience
- ✓Formal electrical safety knowledge and experience
- ✓Experience in operation of forklift, mobile crane, and/or other mobile equipment
- ✓Preventative maintenance scheduling experience
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Warehouse Systems
Location: Houston, TX, 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.
- •Ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance