Millwright
Nucor · Blytheville, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Blytheville, AR.
- 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 Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 36 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 38 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $64k–$90k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 67%
- Welding 54%
- PLC 33%
- EHS / safety 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
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- 2
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Full description from NucorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
3-year previous Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Experience
Experience interpreting drawings and manuals for complex equipment and machinery
responsibilities
and challenges.
Teamwork Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
Communication The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
Dependability Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
Maintenance Systems and Techniques Extensive mechanical and basic electrical knowledge for assisting with servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, tools, devices, moving parts, and machines/equipment.
Attention to Detail – Through in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure expectations are met.
Problem Solving -Identifying problems and analyzing and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment/Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Yamato Steel
Location: Blytheville, AR, 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
The Millwright will support our Maintenance and Production Teams via Mechanical and some Electrical troubleshooting in a given area of our mill. This includes interpretation of drawings and manuals for the installation, repair, and maintenance of complex equipment systems and machinery such as pumps, valves, cylinders, compressors, conveyors, overhead cranes, etc. The Millwright will use various pieces of equipment, such as forklifts, man lifts, mobile crane, etc. in order to safely operate during routine mechanical operations and/or expectations. The Millwright will also be expected to demonstrate Safety-Minded support of our entire Maintenance Team while seeking to provide World-Class Reliability for our Customers. This position will be expected to work shift rotation to include nights, weekends, overtime, 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
Initiative Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on