NTSAL 2027 Nucor Technical Academy

About the Program

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

Program Structure & Location

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.

Requirements

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred), including the first semester of your senior year
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (upload if available; if not available, 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 (available after clicking "Apply Now")
• Complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• This job posting only applies to applicants that live near the Decatur, Alabama area

Application Steps

• Apply online to Shelton State Community College at https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial-aid/becoming-a-student/
• After receiving your SSID (Shelton State ID Number), apply online to Nucor Technical Academy
• Include Student Information Sheet (available at https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy/)
• Include chronological resume
• Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer scores
• Include one-page essay

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: All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2027. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

Contact: Jimmy Gillespie (jimmy.gillespie@nucor.com) for questions.

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