Industrial Electrician

Gerdau North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid Parental Leave

Weekly bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Life & AD&D Insurance

Career development

Job summary

Gerdau North America is hiring an Industrial Electrician to keep our steel manufacturing plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll perform electrical maintenance across a wide range of industrial systems, diagnose issues with motors, PLCs, and drives, and support maintenance and production teams.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, and two weekends per month) and a strong background in PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Competitive benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a Ramsey electrical exam.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance skills including PLC and drives experience.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge for troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, and two weekends per month).

Responsibilities

• Keep plant running safely and efficiently by performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across industrial systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systems (AC/DC motors, PLCs, drives, high-voltage systems ≤480V).
• Perform routine rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure equipment is operating within spec.
• Maintain and repair cranes, mobile equipment, PLC networks, pumps, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Lay out, install, and maintain electronically controlled equipment including rolling mill loop controls and distribution centers.
• Balance loads, wire complex circuits, and interpret schematics/blueprints.
• Use diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Document work performed and support maintenance/production teams with technical expertise.

Skills

PLC & drives

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ramsey electrical exam

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Industrial Electrician – Build Your Future with Gerdau

Earn $37.08 / hr + premium pay, 354 hours of annual overtime, and weekly bonuses — with the potential to make $100k plus your first year.

If you’re the kind of electrician who loves solving problems, thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, and takes pride in keeping critical equipment running, this is the place to build a long-term career. At Gerdau, you won’t just maintain equipment — you’ll help power the manufacturing of steel that builds America.

Why Gerdau?

A Career with Purpose

Our mills transform millions of tons of raw material into steel used in automotive, construction, heavy equipment, appliances, and more. Your work directly supports industries that keep the world moving.

A Culture That Has Your Back

• A diverse, innovative, people-first environment
• A team that values safety above everything
• A company investing heavily in technology, training, and continuous improvement
• Real career paths — not just jobs

Benefits That Start Day One

• Medical, Dental, Vision — effective your first day
• Health & Dependent Care, FSA & HSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Weekly bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance & Health Advocate programs
• Career development, training, and advancement opportunities

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to pass a Ramsey electrical exam
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance skills which includes PLC and drives experience.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge for troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts (days, nights, and two weekends per month)

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll keep our plant running safely and efficiently by performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across a wide range of industrial systems.

Your Impact

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systems
• Diagnose issues with AC/DC motors, PLCs, drives, and high‑voltage systems (≤480V)
• Perform routine rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure equipment is operating within spec
• Maintain and repair cranes, mobile equipment, PLC networks, pumps, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Lay out, install, and maintain electronically controlled equipment including rolling mill loop controls, programmable sequences, and distribution centers
• Balance loads, wire complex circuits, and interpret schematics/blueprints
• Use diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and multi‑meters
• Document work performed and support maintenance/production teams with technical expertise

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