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Melt Shop Maintenance Mechanical Lead

Nucor Warehouse Systems
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2025
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Date: Feb 7, 2025

Location: Seattle, WA, US, 98106

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: 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 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

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.

The Melt Shop Maintenance Mechanical Lead is responsible for assisting the Mechanical Supervisor in leading and developing the Mechanical team in the Melt Shop. The Mechanical Lead must prioritize safety above all other considerations and be able to manage a team of mechanics, machinists and trainees. The person in this role must be able to understand complex processes on a system-wide basis to include all aspects of steelmaking, both mechanical and electrical. This position reports to the Melt Shop Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor. 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 always.

Compensation Data: Pay Grade 10 – Base rate $23.70/Hour plus production bonus

Production positions are paid a base hourly rate along with a production bonus which is calculated based on quality tons produced. All Nucor teammates also qualify for profit sharing.

As An Example

Production bonus percentage = 165% (5 year average)

Average annual Compensation = $72,000 - $90,000 (2024 before profit sharing)

Profit sharing percentage = 15.29% (10 year average)

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a mechanic or electrician in a steel mill or similar industrial environment.

Detailed Selection Criteria

  • A proven commitment for the safety of self and others, with an emphasis on housekeeping and organization
  • Strong Nucor culture leadership and communication skills
  • Possess a strong desire to constantly improve system operations, product quality and customer service
  • Positive attitude and self-starter; proven ability to work well with others and as part of a team
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and help others succeed; strong initiative with the ability to take charge and direct others
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory.
  • Ability and a desire to manage and prioritize multiple projects successfully that are highly time sensitive
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of the following: hydraulic systems, electrical systems, PLC, air systems, water systems, welding, fabricating, power transmission, print and schematic reading.
  • Proficient in computer programs such as: Microsoft Office, EBS, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership experience
  • Crane/mobile equipment experience
  • Experience planning and leading projects where it was necessary to manage several people including contractors
  • Experience training others either through hands on techniques or classroom direction

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

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Salary : $72,000 - $90,000

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