NSNE Nucor 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 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

• Hands-on assignments working 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 structure

• Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division (NSNE) 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
• The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Minimum qualifications

• 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; 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, including your career or educational goals
• Willingness Questionnaire (questions are listed after clicking "Apply Now")
• Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Application steps

• Apply online to Shelton State Community College for entry in the summer semester of next year (do not select other semesters): https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial-aid/becoming-a-student/
• After applying to Shelton State and receiving your SSID (Shelton State ID Number), apply online to Nucor Technical Academy - Nucor Steel Nebraska (NSNE) via the "Apply Now" button
• Include Student Information Sheet, available online at: https://nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy
• Include chronological resume
• Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
• Include a one-page essay
• Student Information Sheet, resume, transcripts with ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores, and one-page essay must be uploaded for your application to be considered complete

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships

Deadline to apply: December 31st, 2026. Posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled. Contact Malia Beaverson (malia.beaverson@nucor.com) with questions.

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