Maintenance Mechanic 1
- Location
- St. Louis, MO, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Details Division: St. Louis Cold Drawn LLC Location: St. Louis , 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 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: St. Louis Cold Drawn Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the safest, most efficient, cost effective means of operation and maintenace of our assets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform all scheduled PMs for all plant equipment and production lines
- Troubleshoot and correct all types of equipment issues, primarily mechanical and electrical
- Perform other facility repairs as required
- Regularly lift heavy objects (more than 50 lbs)
- Must weld for repairs and fabrication projects
- Perform tasks identified and scheduled by Maintenance Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisor
- Assist in creating, maintaining, and completing work orders throught the work order system
- Assist in tracking, organizing, and maintaining spare parts inventory and areas
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:
- One year industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and equipment fabrication skills.
- Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices including but not limited to tape measure, calipers, and ohm meters.
- Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, schematics and blueprints.
- Must be self-driven with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb stairs and/or ladders occasionally.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics and process flow diagrams
- Experience with basic fabrication
- Experience in industrial maintenance of material handling systems
- Experience in welding techniques
- Experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up of industrial equipment
- Experience in operating mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)
- Extensive experience with hydraulic power units
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
From Nucor's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job