Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Career advancement

Ongoing technical training

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in the United States seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain equipment throughout a steel mill.

Responsibilities include working on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, cranes, and rotating equipment. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, read blueprints and schematics, and contribute to a safe, efficient facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Welding and fabrication skills; ability to read blueprints/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain equipment across the steel facility.
• Work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, motors and rotating equipment.
• Maintain mobile/heavy equipment, cranes, and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Skills

3+ years maintenance experience

Reading blueprints & schematics

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Welding & fabrication

Rigging

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic$106,000 - $116,000 per year (including hourly pay of $33.63 hr to $36.73 hr, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)

Looking for a hands-on maintenance career with excellent pay, industry-leading benefits, and long-term stability?

Join one of North America's leading steel manufacturers and help maintain the equipment that powers a world-class steel mill. If you have experience maintaining heavy equipment, mobile equipment, industrial machinery, diesel equipment, utilities or manufacturing systems, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Financially stable employer with a strong safety culture
• Opportunity to learn more about maintenance for mobile equipment, crane and plant utilities repairs.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour Dupont schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month
• Built-in extended time off throughout the year

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Mechanic, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment throughout our steel manufacturing facility.

You’ll work on:

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
• Mobile and heavy equipment
• Cranes and material handling equipment
• Industrial mechanical systems
• Welding and fabrication repairs
• Preventive and predictive maintenance activities

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in one of the following:
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Steel, mining, aggregate, cement, paper, power generation, or similar heavy industry
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Pumps, motors, and gearboxes
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Rigging
  • Reading blueprints and schematics

Preferred Experience

• Diesel equipment
• Heavy equipment
• Mobile equipment maintenance

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to work at heights when required
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

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