Job Description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Nebraska

Location: Norfolk, NE, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline to Apply: 01/02/2026

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- Nebraska is seeking to fill a position within our Maintenance Department. This position includes but is not limited to providing technical support for maintenance and operations. Maintain and improve mill wide automation, including PLC’s, HMI’s, Level 2 systems, drives, and industrial robots. Solid understanding of computer programming, software development, automation design, install, configure, and maintain field devices, instrumentation systems, communication networks and interfaces. Conduct training and develop standard operating procedures and working closely with operation and maintenance teams to ensure continuous improvements. Candidates must be able to work scheduled and occasional unscheduled overtime.

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:

• Two year degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the melting process and related equipment


• Proficient in PLC, HMI, and Drive software


• Strong PLC, HMI, Drives, Networking and Computer troubleshooting skills


• Knowledge of electrical engineering principle


• Experience with industrial robots, controllers and programming

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