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Nucor · Bourbonnais, IL

Shift Electrician

Bourbonnais, IL, US$18.04-$23.03/hourSkilled Trades & Maintenance

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Job description

Job Details Division

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 Incumbents of the Electrician position average $138,000/year Production positions are paid a base hourly rate along with a production bonus which is calculated based on the amount of quality tons produced and paid weekly. 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

Nucor Steel Kankakee is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Shift Electrician. The Shift Electrician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Taking care of our customers by executing the division's safety, quality, cost, productivity, and profitability objectives
  • Developing and promoting safe work practices for maintaining plant equipment
  • Applying technical knowledge to solve problems with plant equipment
  • Troubleshooting and upgrades to electrical controls systems and associates equipment (PLC), and electrical power distribution and protection equipment.

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

  • High school diploma or GE
  • Completion of a diploma, a degree, or certification program in the electrical field, or two years of electrical maintenance experience including PLC's, VFD's, and controls Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous industrial electrical maintenance experience
  • 2 or 4 year degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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