Industrial Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Nucor (River Metals Recycling LLC) is seeking a Mechanic in Ashland, KY. In this role, you will maintain, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy industrial mobile equipment to keep facility operations running safely and efficiently. The top candidates will possess strong troubleshooting skills for machinery and hydraulic systems, have the ability to read technical manual diagrams, and be physically able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Compensation & Key Benefits

• Earnings & Pay: $70,000+ average annual earnings with weekly pay, including base pay, overtime opportunities, production bonuses, and profit sharing.
• Health & Life: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, along with company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Retirement & Equity: Company matching 401(k), Roth options, stock purchase program with a 10% company match, and profit-sharing options.
• Time Off & Support: Paid vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal day, paid parental leave, paid training, and clear pathways for internal career growth.
• Education Assistance: Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for teammates ($2,625 for spouses) and $5,000/year child scholarship programs.

Key Job Duties

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and repair/replace broken parts, including engine hydraulic lines, O-rings, and filters using hand/power tools, lift trucks, and cranes.
• Machinery Operations & Assembly: Move, assemble, dismantle, and safely operate industrial machinery as needed.
• Safety & Documentation: Uphold rigorous safety procedures, maintain a clean work space, keep accurate repair logs, and work directly with software support to resolve transaction accounting system issues.