Maint Mechanic Apprentice - Mr

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Dental

Vision

Pension/RSP plan

Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an Apprentice-level Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in the United States. You will perform basic to moderately complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep facilities and production equipment running smoothly.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, electrical and hydraulic repairs, welding, fabrication, and working with portable tools and small equipment. You will report to the maintenance supervisor and collaborate with operations staff.

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

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of equipment.
• Repair and rebuild portable power tools, bearings, shaker tables, belt conveyors, and small equipment.
• Make minor electrical installations and repairs; pull wiring and change fuses.
• Perform welding, fabrication, demolition, and millwright tasks.
• Report defective equipment to the maintenance supervisor.
• Communicate with operations personnel to interpret information and implement repairs.
• Work with outside contractors on more complex tasks; ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Torching

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Apprentice level

Job description

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:

1. 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:

1. 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.
• Apprentice level

Salary & Benefits

• Medical and PrescriptionDentalVisionPension/RSP planBasic Life/Accidental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition 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 [e-mail]