Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and be part of our steel legacy!

First year earnings of $106,000/year to $121,000/year DOE which includes hourly pay, bi-weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled annual overtime.

About Us:

Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To roll out top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.

Your Purpose:

Your most important responsibility will be to keep our mills running and your coworkers safe. You will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep the mill, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating conditions; working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance.

Your Role:

• You will have a variety ofcomplex duties requiring considerable care to effectively and efficiently dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, as wells as general maintenance in varied capacities.

• You will start, observe, and operate equipment to detect or verify the malfunction and see if it should be repaired or replaced.

• You will conduct preventive maintenance through inspecting, adjusting feed, speed power input and output,cleaning, andlubricatingequipment.

• You will tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.

• You will detectand reportfaulty material, environmental hazards, and/ or improper operation of mill equipment or machinery.

What We Offer:

• **Comprehensive Benefits: **medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.

• **Financial Security: **100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.

• **Work-Life Balance: **Paid parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.

• Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of Ramsey mechanical maintenance test.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of heavy machinery maintenance experience in an industrial setting.

• Knowledge of maintaining AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E and common maintenance tools.

• Knowledge of pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, stick and tig welding and rigging principles.

• Team-oriented with communication skills required to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and production operators.

• Ability to work a rotating shift including days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.( Dupont 4/3 schedule)

Why Choose Gerdau?

• Impactful Work: As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.

• Global Reach: Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.

• Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens)
• Power Tools
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• HMI
• Servo Motors