Electrician Apprentice: Mentored Training & Tuition Reim

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Dental & Vision plans

100% Matching 401K up to 6%

Bi-weekly bonuses

Tuition reimbursement program

Career path system and training

Job summary

Gerdau in Petersburg, VA is seeking motivated individuals to begin a maintenance career while pursuing their education. You will be mentored and rotate through departments to gain hands‑on experience with a starting pay of $27.88 per hour and a 36‑hour minimum workweek to support your class schedule.

Expect to perform basic maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and technical tooling, including reading drawings and using precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of electrical entrance exam.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 ft.
• Understanding of shop mathematics and reading drawings.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory, drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E and high voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and common maintenance hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and assembly.
• Repair and service noncomplex electrical circuitry.
• Adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment for preventive maintenance.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble standard equipment and components.
• Engage in other maintenance crafts such as welding or machining as needed.
• Demonstrate aptitude in at least one craft (electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic).
• Start, observe, operate, and verify correction of malfunctions.

Skills

Electrical theory

Shop mathematics

Electrical schematics

Motor theory

NFPA 70E

High voltage power systems

Hand tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical maintenance hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Gerdau in Petersburg, VA is seeking motivated individuals to begin a maintenance career while pursuing their education. You will be mentored and rotate through departments to gain hands‑on experience with a starting pay of $27.88 per hour and a 36‑hour minimum workweek to support your class schedule.

Expect to perform basic maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and technical tooling, including reading drawings and using precision instruments.