Electrician

  • Nucor
  • Bourbonnais, Illinois
  • Full Time

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 zero-deductible Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. For additional information visit www.nucor.com/benefits.

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.

Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: Illinois

Incumbents of the Electrician position have averaged $133,000/year (This figure does include bonus)

Hourly Rate/Salary Range: $17.43 - $22.25/hour plus production bonus (This figure does not include bonuses)

Bonus Type: Production Bonus

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.

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.

We represent one of the most stable and fastest growing Fortune 200 manufacturing companies in the United States. We believe that teamwork and safety are critical to our work environment. We are looking for professional, solid performing individuals who desire to build a long-term career with our company, which takes pride in never having a layoff in our 40-plus year history. Advancement opportunities are available for teammates who perform at an extraordinary level. We are an environmentally friendly company that takes pride in being the nations largest recycler of scrap steel.

Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Electrician. This position works a 12-hour rotating shift.

Primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Developing the necessary knowledge and tools to successfully maintain and improve the equipment and processes of our division

Assisting with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mill equipment including, but not limited to: AC/DC drive units, PLC's, HMI's, and overhead cranes

Providing support to the maintenance and operations team

Developing and promoting safe work practices for maintaining plant equipment

Applying technical knowledge to solve problems with plant equipment

Taking care of our customers by executing the division's safety, quality, cost, productivity, and profitability objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

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/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets and a drug free workplace

Job ID: 486522023
Originally Posted on: 7/23/2025

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