Master Electrician

Gerdau; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 6% company match

Company paid disability and life insurance

Weekly pay

Generous vacation and personal time

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance options

Job summary

Gerdau in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a Master Electrician to perform various electrical maintenance duties critical for production efficiency. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment, programming PLCs, and leading a team of electricians. The role also involves working with vendors and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This position offers a competitive pay of $50.00 per hour, 401k with a generous company match, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• Master Electrician License is required.
• Advanced understanding of control circuits, DC and AC drives.
• Ability to program PLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance duties for production equipment.
• Check and calibrate plant instrumentation.
• Provide training and direction for Electricians.

Skills

Master Electrician License

PLC Programming

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Electrical monitors

Oscilloscope

Thermo energy camera

Job description

Competitive pay $50.00 / hr.

Master Electrician License is Required.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of repetitive electrical maintenance duties necessary to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment needed for the production of finished products, which requires an advanced understanding of control circuits, DC and AC drives, overhead cranes, electronics, test equipment, and electrical codes, as well as the ability to program PLC. Operates various electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera. Serves as the Electrical Maintenance Team Lead by providing direction to the Electrician, which includes training, providing daily direction/work orders, and checking work. Works directly with vendors when ordering parts. Receives general supervision with general instructions for assigned tasks from the Plant Superintendent.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera to safely and effectively install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, including instrumentation and electronic boards for Ajax converters.
• Receives direction in the form of wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and/or instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection of work to be done from Plant Superintendent.
• Performs PLC programming.
• Checks and calibrates plant instrumentation.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, replaces, and reassembles faulty parts on electrical equipment.
• Completes reports and forms as directed.
• Works directly with vendors when ordering parts.
• Assists the Plant Superintendent with planning of electrical maintenance activities.
• Provides training, daily direction/work orders, and checking of work for the Electrician.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

Benefits

• 401k, with 6% company match, begins day 1
• Company paid short- and long-term disability along with life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Generous vacation and personal time available immediately
• Supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance along with Identity Protection and Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided along with a Safety Boot allowance
• Paternity leave
• Employee Discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, and a Scholarship program
• Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and Dependent Care accounts available
• Pet Insurance options

Nearest Major Market: Duluth MN

Nearest Secondary Market: Superior WI

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].

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.