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Maintenance Shift Electrician

Nucor Corporation
Brandenburg, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Pay: $95k to $105k starting based on experience

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
  • Nucor stock investment program
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Maintenance Electrician is to be a great Nucor team member who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. Additionally, the selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to diagnose, repair, or replace components within complex electrical control systems. This includes having the necessary skills to navigate PLC programs, drive configurations, and industrial communication networks throughout the troubleshooting process. The Maintenance Electrical Technician will work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime. 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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Fundamental understanding of electrical theory
  • Experience troubleshooting low voltage (<600VAC) motors and controllers.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, process control devices, and VFDs.
  • 3 years’ experience in industrial or military electrical maintenance.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • 2-year or 4-year degree in electrical or related field.
    • Experience maintaining overhead cranes.
    • Exposure to electrical substation equipment and maintenance practices.

    Individuals who register should be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire.

    Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

    Salary : $95,000 - $105,000

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