Industrial Electrician: 100k First Year + Overtime

Gerdau; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dependent Care

FSA/HSA

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Weekly bonuses

Employee Assistance & Health Advocate

Career development

Job summary

Gerdau in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking an Industrial Electrician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across a wide range of industrial systems to support steel manufacturing.

The role requires strong PLC and drives experience, knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Competitive bonuses and overtime opportunities are highlighted in the posting.

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

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across industrial systems.
• Diagnose issues with AC/DC motors, PLCs, drives, and high-voltage systems (≤480V).
• Conduct routine rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure equipment runs 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 multi-meters.
• Document work and support maintenance/production teams with technical expertise.

Skills

PLC & drives

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics & pneumatics

12-hour shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ramsey electrical exam

Job description

Gerdau in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking an Industrial Electrician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across a wide range of industrial systems to support steel manufacturing.

The role requires strong PLC and drives experience, knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Competitive bonuses and overtime opportunities are highlighted in the posting.