What are the responsibilities and job description for the NSGAL 2027 Nucor Technical Academy position at Nucor Corporation?
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Location: Ghent, KY, 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 Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27-month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas, and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training Program Requirements:
All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Location: Ghent, KY, 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 Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27-month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas, and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.
- Note: The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall. Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester, where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training Program Requirements:
- Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.
- ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.
- One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.
- Willingness Questionaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now").
- Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- Apply online to Shelton State Community College https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial-aid/becoming-a-student/
- Apply online to Nucor Technical Academy. IMPORTANT NOTE: This job posting only applies to applicants that live in the Ghent, Kentucky Area. If you are being recruited by another Nucor division, they will provide the link for your application.
- Include Student Information Sheet, available online at: https//www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy
- Include chronological resume
- Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
- Include a one-page essay
- Contact Ana Jimenez (ana.jimenez@nucor.com) if you have questions.
All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace