2027 Nucor Steel Auburn Technical Academy
About the role
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 combines classroom instruction with structured hands-on training to prepare participants for entry-level maintenance electrician roles. 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, Alabama, before the initial spring semester and remain there for five continuous semesters, taking technical courses and participating in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions between semesters are available until graduation.
Responsibilities
- Complete academic coursework and structured hands-on training
- Participate in on-the-job training with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members
- 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 senior year
- ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (upload if available; otherwise provide before interview)
- One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program, including your career or educational goals
- Completion of a Willingness Questionnaire (available after clicking "Apply Now")
- Separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for summer semester entry