Electrical Technician
Nucor · Auburn, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $97k–$105k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Auburn, NY.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $97k–$105k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$89k. This one lists $97k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 75 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 18% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$97k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 41%
- ✓ Automation 32%
- PLC 28%
- Welding 24%
- Root cause 23%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = 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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Electrical Technician at Nucor in other locations
Nucor lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Marseilles, IL · $101k–$116k
Full description from NucorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Two-year degree, successful completion of electrical trade school, or a minimum of three years industrial experience or military.
- ✓Knowledge of automation and networking equipment and processes such as PID/closed loop control systems, networking tools and standards, Variable Frequency Drive experience (ABB, AB), and HMI programming and troubleshooting
responsibilities
and challenges.
- ◆Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- ◆Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
- ◆Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to work at hand.
- ◆Dependability-Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and committed to fulfilling obligations
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.
Location: Auburn, NY, United States
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.
This position includes but is not limited to
- •The successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of electrical principles and practical experience as it relates to the electrical maintenance function.
- •The technician will provide electrical support to the production crews, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation systems.
- •The qualified candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, vacation coverage, and holidays.
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.
Detailed Selection Criteria
- •Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- •Initiative - Willingness to take on
Preferences
- •NFPA 70E training and applied experience
- •Overhead crane knowledge and repair experience • Basis pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge