Nucor Corporation

CM2 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Nucor Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum of five years of engineering experience in sheet steel manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience in maintaining equipment in a steel mill or heavy industrial setting
  • Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor)
  • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for maintenance and operations
  • Design and implement new systems and modify existing equipment
  • Improve production and maintenance processes with accurate documentation
  • Monitor and optimize furnace temperature profiles and coating quality
  • Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective upgrades
  • Lead planned preventative maintenance and compliance testing
  • Manage capital projects from scope through commissioning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety training and culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental support
  • Engagement in impactful capital projects
  • Potential for leadership and mentoring roles
Full Job Description
Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Arkansas

Location: Blytheville, AR, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline to apply is 10/16/2026.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Maintenance Engineer includes, but is not limited to, providing support to all teams, technical support for maintenance and operations, designing and troubleshooting mechanical components and systems, performing mechanical load ratings of various systems, designing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, designing and troubleshooting fluid power systems, capital project management including accounting for expenses and help with CEA's, and assisting with setup of preventative and predictive maintenance programs by applying engineering principles and practices and demonstrating a high level of project management leadership. This role also supports CM2 Cold Rolling operations and the Galvanizing line furnace and coating equipment, ensuring reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of thermal and process systems of all lines.

  1. 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.
  2. Design and implement new systems and modify existing equipment.
  3. Improve production and maintenance processes, keeping accurate documentation for all continuous improvements.
  4. Provide technical expertise on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  5. Monitor and optimize furnace temperature profiles, combustion/heating systems, and zinc pot performance for consistent coating quality.
  6. Perform failure analysis/troubleshooting on mechanical systems and furnace faults, overheating, or uneven heating; recommend and implement corrective upgrades.
  7. Lead or support planned preventative maintenance, calibration, and compliance testing (e.g., thermocouple management, instrument calibration certificates).
  8. Manage capital projects, including furnace rebuild, reline, or improvement projects, from scope through commissioning.
  9. Collaborate with other departments or teams.


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, practies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from accredited program
  2. Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a sheet steel manufacturing environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Hands-on experience maintaining and supporting equipment in a steel mill or heavy industrial setting.
  2. Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and reading technical print/drawings.
  3. Proven ability to monitor and continue developing a preventive and predictive maintenance system.
  4. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
  5. Experience carrying out continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
  6. Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Troubleshooting and design.
  7. Experience with industrial furnaces, thermal processing, or galvanizing/coating operations.
  8. Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, combustion controls, or thermal modeling tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, etc.).
  9. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Planner, etc.


About Nucor Corporation

Nucor Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The Company operates in two business segments: steel mills and steel products. Principal products from the steel mills segment include hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel. Steel mills segment’s hot-rolled steel products include angles, rounds, flats, channels, sheet, wide-flange beams, pilings, billets, blooms, beam blanks and plate. Principal products from the steel products segment include steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems and light gauge steel framing. In March 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of SHV North America Corporation, which owns 100% of The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) and related affiliates. In April 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Metal Recycling Services Inc. MRS will operate under the name, Metal Recycling Services, LLC.

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Learn more about Nucor Corporation
Size
28,800 employees
Market Cap
$35.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$721.4 million
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$20.1 billion
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