Industrial Mechanic - Central Maintenance

Gerdau North America; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing technical training

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Gerdau North America in Petersburg, VA is hiring an Industrial Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain equipment across our steel mill. The role demands hands-on work with hydraulic, pneumatic, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of maintenance experience in heavy industry, with welding, fabrication, rigging, and ability to read blueprints. We offer comprehensive benefits and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in heavy industry
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, and gearboxes
• Reading blueprints and schematics
• Welding and fabrication skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment across the steel mill
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
• Support cranes, material handling equipment, and mobile equipment

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Pumps & motors

Rigging

Job description

Industrial 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 1
• 401(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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Don't meet every qualification? We still encourage experienced maintenance professionals to apply.

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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