What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic II position at Nucor?
Job Details
Division: Western Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Plymouth, UT, United States
Other Available Locations: Idaho
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.
New hires will receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out in phases within your first 6 months.
Primary Responsabilities
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.
- Primary responsibilities are those of a Diesel Mechanic II, with additional responsibility to serve as the backup equipment operator for stationary and mobile equipment.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered mobile equipment, including engines, fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, and drivetrains.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel equipment and production machinery.
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.
- Wear proper PPE, as required.
- Clean and maintain production equipment and machinery.
- Ensure equipment is properly and adequately lubricated.
- Complete routine service work, including fluid and filter changes.
- Identify equipment issues and communicate needed repairs or parts.
- Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, cutting torches, and stick-welding equipment.
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, mobile shears, and material handlers.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience maintaining or repairing diesel-powered equipment.
- Experience working in an industrial or outdoor work environment.
- Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and mobile equipment.
- Basic welding experience.
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, heavy-equipment, or diesel-maintenance environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely at all times and with a safe sense of urgency.
- Ability to operate mobile equipment in varying work conditions.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
- Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual preferred
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace