Electrical Lead

About the Role

The Electrical Lead will guide the electrical team, ensure readiness for maintenance tasks, and coordinate with other work groups to safely execute projects, repairs, and preventive maintenance in a production environment. Responsibilities include planning, goal setting, coaching staff, and improving predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and costs. Safety is paramount at Nucor; candidates must be able to initiate, lead, and uphold all safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team leadership
• ▸maintenance planning
• ▸predictive maintenance
• ▸safety management
• ▸project coordination
• ▸cost reduction

What You Bring

• Two years of hands‑on maintenance experience with electrical equipment. • Degree in electrical field. • Experience planning and leading projects with vendors and contractors. • Experience in a leadership role. • Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC & DC drives, hydraulics, and power distribution.

Requirements

• ▸electrical degree
• ▸2 years
• ▸leadership
• ▸project planning
• ▸plc
• ▸hmi

Benefits

The Electrician Lead position is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, under Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. The role offers an hourly rate of $23.36 plus a production bonus calculated from quality tons produced, with weekly payments. Incumbents in this role typically earn an average annual compensation of $140,000. Nucor’s culture emphasizes personal connections, teamwork, safety, and innovation, making it North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler. Employees benefit from comprehensive offerings including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth options, profit sharing, performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock programs, scholarships, and more.

Work Environment

Field