Electrician Apprenticeship

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

Earn while you continue your education and get hands‑on experience. Our skilled and experienced employees will mentor you as you rotate through our different departments gaining valuable experience. Starting pay is $27.88 hour. You will work 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday – Friday with a minimum of a 36‑hour work week to give you time for your classes and studies.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mini mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams as well as other products.
• A culture that welcomesdiversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Bi-weekly Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

Your Qualifications

• Successful completion of electrical entrance exam.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft.
• Must be able to work a 12 hr rotating shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month. (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
• 1 to 2 years experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Basic understandingof AC/DC motor theory, d rive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

Your Work

• Complete a variety of duties pertaining primarily to basic techniques of maintenance functions using a variety of hand tools.
• Take care to properly dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise work in general maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, assembling, and installation.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance repair on noncomplex circuitry.
• Adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance.
• Tear down, replace, repair, assemble, and install standard, non-complex equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
• Perform work in other maintenance crafts as necessary, such as burning, welding, fabricating, machining, and other duties, and work assignments as required and directed.
• Must display aptitude in at least one of the basic crafts of electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic.
• Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two‑way radio and hand signals.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self‑directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Exhibit engagement in Gerdau Business System tools and methodology.
• Use basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• After graduating with a degree, you must be able to work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, and two consecutive weekend a month.
• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights up to 160 feet.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]