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NTP-LV - Automation Controls Specialist
Nucor Corporation
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Job Details
Division: Nucor Tubular - Louisville
Location: Louisville, KY, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Basic Job Functions:
The role of the Automation Technician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the processes. This will include using engineering principles, algorithms and techniques to trouble-shoot and improve both the process and equipment and to develop/implement future improvement plans. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes. This will include both hardware and software and will likely require additional support outside normal business hours. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. This position is regional in nature and will require regular travel to other Nucor locations to proactively find improvement opportunities as well as to help solve existing problems, train other team members, assist with regional maintenance and to learn/share best practices. This position is not limited to only these responsibilities, the area Supervisor/Manager may add responsibilities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
- Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems
- Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience
- Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
- Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
- Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
- Networking tools and standards
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment
- Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives
- Experience with robots
- Knowledge of communication protocols like, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, and, Modbus
- 1 - 2 years of PLC experience
- 2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principle
Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Louisville