2025 Nucor Technical Academy - Nucor Towers & Structures
Nucor Corporation

Job Info

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: Alabama; N/A

Expand Beyond with Nucor:

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with plans to build a national footprint.

This position is in Decatur, AL and is not a remote position.

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready, too.

Basic Job Functions:

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27 month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

*Note: The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall.

Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.

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.

Training Program Requirements:

Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.

ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.

One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.

Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now.")

Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Minimum three-year commitment for working at the division before eligibility for transfer to another location and/or division within Nucor.

Steps to Apply:

Apply online to Shelton State Community College https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial-aid/becoming-a-student/

AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED TO SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND RECEIVED YOUR SSID (SHELTON STATE ID NUMBER), YOU WILL CONTINUE WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

• Apply online to Nucor Technical Academy IMPORTANT NOTE: Apply using NTSAL specific location posting found on the link below.
• Include Student Information Sheet, available online at: https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy/
• Include chronological resume.
• Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
• Include a one-page essay
• Contact Lane Tyner (lane.tyner@nucor.com) if you have questions.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS WITH ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER SCORES, AND ONE-PAGE ESSAY MUST BE UPLOADED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2023. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

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

Nearest Major Market: Decatur

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