Maint Mechanic Apprentice - Mr

Gerdau; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision care

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gerdau in the United States seeks a Maint Mechanic Apprentice to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on yard and production equipment. Tasks include welding, hydraulic repairs, electrical work, and minor demolition as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Training and hands-on development are central to this apprentice program.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Some welding and torching experience.
• Working knowledge of electricity.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Critically analyze production problems and perform repairs to meet production needs.
• Repair and rebuild portable tools, bearings, conveyors, and other small equipment.
• Make minor electrical installations and repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic equipment; perform welding and fabrication.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication.
• Make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Report defective equipment to maintenance supervisor.
• Interpret information from operations personnel for necessary adjustments.
• Train operation personnel in lockout/tagout, PM, lubrication, and troubleshooting.
• Cooperate with outside contractors for complex tasks.
• Support daily yard operations for safety and profitability.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Overtime availability

Job description

MAINT MECHANIC APPRENTICE - MR

Date: Sep 23, 2026

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair operations needed to keep the facilities, mobile equipment, and production equipment operating efficiently. Perform various activities to include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of equipment. Other tasks to include: minor electrical repairs, hydraulic system repairs, welding, fabrication, and minor demolition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Work requires the ability to critically analysis production problems and make the appropriate repairs or adjustments to meet production requirements. This may require operating the equipment in order to view or listen to the equipment in order to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Repair and rebuild portable power tools, bearings, shaker tables, belt conveyors, and other small equipment.
• Make minor electrical installations and repairs, to include; pulling wire, installing switches, changing fuses, making electrical connections.
• Requirements include; troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, and hydraulic equipment.
• Perform various welding and torching tasks to include fabrication, demolition, and millwright work.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
• Must have the ability to make decisions with a minimum of supervision.
• Report any defective or substandard equipment or materials to the maintenance supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Need to communicate with the operations personnel and be able to interpret the information they provide in order to make necessary adjustments and repairs to the equipment.
• As necessary, train the operation personnel in various tasks, including; lockout tag out, preventive maintenance, lubrication, REC inspection, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with outside contractors to complete more complex tasks. Insure that contractors are performing tasks in a manner that is consistent with Gerdau’s safety policies.
• Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability; as required and directed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Some welding and torching experience.
• A working knowledge of electricity.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime.

Salary & Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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]

Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis