Job Description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Lexington

Location: Lexington, NC, 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:

Nucor Steel Lexington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plant Mechanical Engineer. Duties include: 

• Optimize and maintain steel mill operations, steel manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.


• Enhance operations and drive continuous improvement of the steel mill facility.


• Responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of the plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity while implementing best practices and innovative solutions.


• Responsible overseeing project planning, procurement, construction management, and risk mitigation.


• Utilize Microsoft project to define project scope of work and building schedule.


• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training to maintenance and operations teams.


• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.


• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and prepare 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD/Inventor.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance operational efficiency.


• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering software, data analysis tools (Excel), and computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD and Inventor) for modern engineering and design tasks.


• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies to optimize equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance schedules.


• Conduct regular assessments of equipment, machinery, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.


• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.


• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to uphold equipment reliability and minimize breakdowns.


• Drive initiatives for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and waste reduction in line with sustainable manufacturing practices.


• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment upgrades, and capital investments to improve plant performance.


• 10% International and Domestic Travel for trainings, meetings, and visiting equipment manufacturing and fabrication facilities. 

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.

To apply: please apply online: https://nucor.com/careers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and two (2) years of experience in a steel mill or heavy manufacturing industry.

  
  



• Must have experience:

  • Optimizing and maintaining steel mill operations, steel manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment. 

    
    
  
  

  • Utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering software, data analysis tools (Excel), and computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD and Inventor) for modern engineering and design tasks.

    
    
  
  

  • Overseeing all aspects of Project Planning, procurement, construction management, and risk mitigation.

    
    
  
  

  • Utilizing Microsoft Project to define project scope of work and building schedule.

    
    
  
  

  • Preparing 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD/Inventor.

    
    
  
  

  • 10% International and Domestic Travel for training, meetings, and visiting equipment manufacturing and fabrication facilities.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace