NSBHM Rail Spike Automation/Electrical Technician

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.

Location: Lipscomb , AL , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Provide electrical support in the rail spike manufacturing facility through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Answer calls and ensure continuous operations of production lines. Perform preventive maintenance functions. Maintain Induction Heating Systems which includes rebuilding Induction Heating Coils. Perform configuration, programming, monitoring, & troubleshooting for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), network switches, servers, and HMI workstations. Learn to operate spike forging equipment to give operators breaks. Develop and implement projects for continuous improvement.
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.

• Willing and able to work both day and night shifts
• Two years of experience in electrical maintenance. Equivalent electrical training or military experience will be considered
• Knowledge in power distribution, motor control centers, instrumentation, automated systems, PLC and HMI programming, and variable frequency drive troubleshooting in a manufacturing facility

Knowledge and experience with Induction Heating Systems
Two-year degree in electrical maintenance technology and two or more years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
Extensive AC & DC motors and drives experience
Knowledge and experience with Power systems maintenance
PLC systems building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
HMI Wonderware, Factory Talk building, programming, and troubleshooting experience

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