Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice: Hands-On Welding & Repairs

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

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.