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Maintenance Shift Electrician

Brandenburg, KY

$26.75 - $34.50/hr

Nucor Steel Brandenburg Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part ...

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Maintenance Shift Electrician

Brandenburg, KY · On-site

$26.75 - $34.50/hr

Nucor Steel Brandenburg Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part ...

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NSNE Lab Tech II - Chem Lab Utility

Norfolk, NE

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Nucor Steel Nebraska Location: Norfolk, NE, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart.

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Accountant

Crawfordsville, IN · On-site

Nucor Steel Indiana Location: Crawfordsville, IN, United States Other Available Locations:N/A Application Deadline: 8/17/2026 Basic Job Functions: Nucor Steel Indiana is seeking qualified candidates ...

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Product Metallurgist

Tuscaloosa, AL

$73K - $90K/yr

Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of ...

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Product Metallurgist

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$73K - $90K/yr

Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of ...

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Melt & Cast Metallurgist

Apple Grove, WV · On-site

$77K - $94K/yr

Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of ...

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Industrial Electrician (Manufacturing)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. Location: Seattle, WA, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North ...

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Melt Shop Maintenance Mechanic

Flowood, MS

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc. Location: Flowood, MS Pay Grade: Hourly + Production Job Post End Date: August 27, 2026 Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means ...

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Shift Millwright

Bourbonnais, IL · On-site

$130K/yr

Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A [Hourly Rate/Salary Range]: $18.04-$23.03/hour plus production bonus Production positions are paid a ...

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Melt Shop Maintenance Mechanic

Flowood, MS · On-site

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc. Location: Flowood, MS Pay Grade: Hourly + Production Job Post End Date: August 27, 2026 Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means ...

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Entry Level Production

Frostproof, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Nucor Steel Florida Inc. Location: Frostproof, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North ...

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Entry Level Production - NSSED

Sedalia, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Nucor Steel Sedalia, LLC Location: Sedalia, MO, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North ...

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Entry Level Production

Lexington, NC · On-site

$12.50 - $15/hr

Nucor Steel Lexington Location: Lexington, NC, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North ...

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Entry Level Production

Frostproof, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Nucor Steel Florida Inc. Location: Frostproof, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North ...

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Shift Electrician

Bourbonnais, IL

$138K/yr

Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A [Hourly Rate/Salary Range]: $17.43-$22.25/hour plus production bonus Incumbents of the Electrician ...

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Maintenance Shift Electrician

Nucor

Brandenburg, KY

$26.75 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

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Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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