Maintenance Mechanic 1
Nucor · St. Louis, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in St. Louis, MO.
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 69 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- PLC 51%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 23%
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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 Tech II · Reliability · Technician
Maintenance Mechanic 1 at Nucor in other locations
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Full description from NucorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- ✓Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.
- ✓Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints.
- ✓Must be self-driven with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
- ✓Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs and/or ladders occasionally.
- ✓Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- ✓Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience reading and interpreting schematics and process flow diagrams
- ✓Experience with basic fabrication
- ✓Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems
- ✓Experience in welding techniques
- ✓Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment
- ✓Experience in operating mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)
- ✓Extensive experience with hydraulic power units
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Job Details
Division: St. Louis Cold Drawn LLC
Location: St. Louis , MO , 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
St. Louis Cold Drawn Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the safest, most efficient, cost effective means of operation and maintenace of our assets. At this time, employer will not sponsor work visas or relocation costs.
include, but are not limited to
- •Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines
- •Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical
- •Perform other facility repairs as required
- •Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs)
- •Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects
- •Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor
- •Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders throught the work order system
- •Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas
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.