Maintenance Technician

Nucor · Oak Creek, WI

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Metals
Posted: 19 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Oak Creek, WI.

Tools it names: PLC, CNC, Machining, Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 108 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 109 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 51%
✓ PLC 46%
✓ Welding 44%
Robotics 25%
✓ CNC 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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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 measures, 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 occassionally.

Preferred Qualifications

✓AC/DC Drive experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc…)
✓Industrial Maintenance Experience

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Cold Finish Wisconsin, Inc.

Location: Oak Creek , WI , 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

•Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
•Diagnose problems, test and make adjustments, replace or repair parts and equipment such as industrial saws, overhead cranes, welders, paint and wash equipment, CNC mills, various hand, power and pneumatic tools, drill press, and loading docks.
•Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
•Monitor, maintain and document all preventive maintenance of equipment.
•Perform emergency fixes and repairs as needed.
•Open minded and willing to learn from experienced Techs.

Average starting pay $80k

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.