NSFL Mechanical Academy

Job Details

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's 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:

The Nucor Steel Florida (NSFL) Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma to the level of an entry level maintenance technician or operator within a two-year training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, and On-the-Job Training. 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 technician or operator. Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

*Note: This Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Florida, Inc. in Frostproof, Florida in partnership with South Florida State College (SFSC) located in Avon Park, Florida. College classes will be a combination of online and in-person at SFSC. OJT will be conducted onsite at NSFL.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Training Program Requirements:

1. Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred). Including the first semester of your senior year in High School.

2. ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to application packet if available and if not available, candidate must provide before interview.

3. One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program. Include your career or educational goals.

4. Willingness Questionnaire (the questions are listed here after you click "Apply Now.")

5. Interested candidates must also complete a separate application to South Florida State College.

Steps to Apply:

1. Apply online to South Florida State College: https://www.southflorida.edu/future-students/apply

AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED TO SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AND RECEIVED YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER, YOU WILL CONTINUE WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

1. Apply online to Nucor Steel Florida Technical Academy.

2. Include resume

3. Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer

4. Include a one-page essay

5. Contact Tommy Massey ([email protected]) if you have questions.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS WITH ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER SCORES, AND ONE-PAGE ESSAY MUST BE UPLOADED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2026. This job posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace