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Millwright I

Nucor · Ocala, FL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Ocala, FL. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and keep heavy industrial equipment and facilities running in a fast-paced scrap metal yard.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Welding, EHS / safety
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 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 66 other live reliability postings in Florida.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Welding 40%
  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • PLC 31%
  • Root cause 27%

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

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Nucor in Ocala

No other open roles at this site right now · 8 people we found in reliability roles at Nucor.

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what you need

to succeed

  • ✓Fast benefits – medical, dental, & vision after just 30 days
  • ✓Profit sharing – yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
  • ✓401(k) match – company matches 17% of your contributions
  • ✓Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10%
  • ✓Paid vacation – 40 hours after 6 months
  • ✓Parental leave
  • ✓Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year
  • ✓Company-paid life & disability insurance
  • ✓Clear career paths – promote from within, no cap on growth

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

Daily Job Duties – What You'll Do

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.

  • ◆Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures — attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
  • ◆Maintain industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, and hand and power tools
  • ◆Move, assemble, install, and dismantle machinery as required
  • ◆Read and interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches to plan and execute repairs
  • ◆Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets, and drive chains
  • ◆Replace hydraulic hoses and perform minor welding and fabrication work
  • ◆Operate forklift, manlift, and crane to support maintenance tasks
  • ◆Work with the millwright team on preventative maintenance, scheduled repair projects, and daily production support
  • ◆Troubleshoot mechanical problems and lead or assist with unscheduled repairs as they come up
  • ◆Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
  • ◆Keep the yard and work areas clean and safe — sweeping, shoveling, and general clean-up as needed
  • ◆Communicate over radio with teammates and cross-train in other positions as needed

No two shifts are the same — you’ll be solving real mechanical problems on industrial equipment every day. 2–5 years of millwright or industrial maintenance experience required.

Job

Requirements

– What We're Looking For

  • ✓2–5 years of millwright or industrial maintenance experience — required
  • ✓Hands-on experience with bearings, gearboxes, conveyor systems, drive chains, and hydraulic hoses
  • ✓Welding and fabricating experience — even basic skills go a long way here
  • ✓Able to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and sketches
  • ✓Able to operate forklift, manlift, and crane — or willing to get certified
  • ✓Strong troubleshooting instincts — you can diagnose a problem and act on it fast
  • ✓Dependable — shows up on time and ready to work every shift
  • ✓Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
  • ✓Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
  • ✓Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • ✓Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
  • ✓Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
  • ✓Bilingual preferred
  • ✓Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
  • ✓Must pass a hair drug test and background check

About Us – Why Trademark Metals Recycling & Nucor?

Nucor is a Fortune 150 company and North America’s leader in steel manufacturing and recycling. We believe in:

  • ✓Safety first—always
  • ✓Pay for performance
  • ✓Promoting from within
  • ✓Long-term stability
  • ✓Taking care of our people and communities

If you want steady work, strong weekly pay, real benefits from day one, and a career you can build—not just a paycheck—apply today. We want you on our team.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

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Job Details

Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Ocala , FL , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Night Shift Schedule: M-F 12am to 9:30am

If It Breaks, You Fix It. That’s a Career You Can Be Proud Of.

You’ve put in your time and built real skills — now put them to work where they matter. At Trademark Metals Recycling, our Millwright II technicians are the backbone of our maintenance operation. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and keep heavy industrial equipment and facilities running in a fast-paced scrap metal yard. From changing bearings and gearboxes to reading schematics and laying a weld bead, this role rewards experience with real weekly pay, production bonuses, and one of the best benefits packages in the industry — backed by Nucor, a Fortune 150 company.

Top Benefits – Why You'll Want to Work Here

Average annual earnings: $95,000+

  • •Weekly production bonus – unlimited earning potential
  • •Paid training – we’ll teach you

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