2027 Nucor Technical Academy

About the Program

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.

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

• Complete hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members
• Participate in structured on-the-job training at the sponsoring division and at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
• Complete academic coursework (online initially, then in-person at Shelton State Community College)
• Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred), including first semester of senior year
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (must be provided before interview if not available at application)
• One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate; include career or educational goals
• Completed Willingness Questionnaire
• Separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (must obtain SSID)
• Student Information Sheet (available at nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy)
• Chronological resume
• Transcript with SAT/ACT/Accuplacer scores
• Ability to relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for five continuous semesters
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid tuition, books, housing, and travel expenses while enrolled in the program
• On-the-job training paid at the local minimum wage rate of the work location
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships

Program Structure & Location

The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This posting applies specifically to applicants living in the Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. area (Seattle, WA). Selected candidates begin with academic coursework online and limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring division (Nucor Steel Seattle) during the first summer and initial fall semester. Candidates then relocate to Tuscaloosa 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 exist to return to the sponsoring division between semesters until graduation. The total training period is 27 months.