Industrial Maintenance Technician

Gerdau; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Huntington, Indiana is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, install and repair plant equipment and systems to keep operations running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, read drawings, work with PLCs and HMIs, and perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. Gerdau offers a stable manufacturing environment and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge in 480 3-phase electrical diagnosis and use of multimeter.
• Moderate knowledge or experience with industrial hydraulics.
• Moderate knowledge or experience reading and understanding mechanical piping and structural drawings.
• Moderate knowledge or experience with mechanical systems, water systems and rotating equipment.
• Moderate knowledge or experience understanding industrial automation, PLCs and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation and repair work on plant equipment, tooling and facilities.
• Fabricate, build and assemble new machinery.
• Handle work assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis 480V 3-phase

Troubleshooting

Reading mechanical drawings

Industrial hydraulics

PLC & HMIs understanding

Rotating equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

PLC/HMI equipment

Hydraulic systems tools

Job description

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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Huntington, Indiana, US, 46750

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About Us

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year.

Main functions: Perform maintenance, installation and repair work on the equipment, tooling and building that are necessary to the operation of the plant and office facilities. Fabricates, builds, and assembles new machinery. Proceeds on work assignments with minimum supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have knowledge in 480 3 phase electrical diagnosis and use of multimeter
• Must have moderate knowledge or experience with industrial hydraulics
• Must have moderate knowledge or experience reading and understanding mechanical piping and structural drawings
• Must have moderate knowledge or experience with mechanical systems, water systems and rotating equipment
• Must have moderate knowledge or experience understanding industrial automation, PLC ’s and HMI’s

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]