Plant Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Lexington
Location: Lexington NC United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North Americas largest steel and steel products manufacturer offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continents 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.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical Dental Vision and Disability Insurance 401K and Roth accounts Profit sharing Pay-for-performance bonuses Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Stock program Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Steel Lexington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plant Mechanical Engineer. Duties include:
- Optimize and maintain steel mill operations steel manufacturing processes machinery and equipment.
- Enhance operations and drive continuous improvement of the steel mill facility.
- Responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of the plant ensuring efficiency safety and productivity while implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
- Responsible overseeing project planning procurement construction management and risk mitigation.
- Utilize Microsoft project to define project scope of work and building schedule.
- Provide technical expertise guidance and training to maintenance and operations teams.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design performance specifications or environmental regulations.
- Read and interpret blueprints technical drawings schematics and prepare 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD/Inventor.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering software data analysis tools (Excel) and computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD and Inventor) for modern engineering and design tasks.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies to optimize equipment performance reliability and maintenance schedules.
- Conduct regular assessments of equipment machinery and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to uphold equipment reliability and minimize breakdowns.
- Drive initiatives for cost reduction energy efficiency and waste reduction in line with sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies equipment upgrades and capital investments to improve plant performance.
- 10% International and Domestic Travel for trainings meetings and visiting equipment manufacturing and fabrication facilities.
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.
To apply: please apply online: Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or a related field of study and two (2) years of experience in a steel mill or heavy manufacturing industry.
Must have experience:
Optimizing and maintaining steel mill operations steel manufacturing processes machinery and equipment.
Utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering software data analysis tools (Excel) and computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD and Inventor) for modern engineering and design tasks.
Overseeing all aspects of Project Planning procurement construction management and risk mitigation.
Utilizing Microsoft Project to define project scope of work and building schedule.
Preparing 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD/Inventor.
10% International and Domestic Travel for training meetings and visiting equipment manufacturing and fabrication facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Nucor Corporation is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world.
