Mechanic Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, D

Dental, Vision Plans

100% Matching 401K up to 6%

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Path System and Training

Job summary

Gerdau is hiring a Mechanic Apprentice in Petersburg, VA. You will earn while you learn, with start pay of $27.88 per hour and a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule and at least 36 hours per week to support your classes.

You will be mentored as you rotate through departments, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance, safety, and teamwork within a global steel producer environment. Comprehensive benefits and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a verifiable maintenance training program.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with drawings, specs, charts, tables, and precision measuring tools.
• Basic understanding of maintenance disciplines: AC/DC motors, gearboxes, lubrication, welding, NFPA 70E, and common tools.
• 1–2 years in an industrial environment with maintenance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance using hand tools.
• Dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or service hydraulics, pneumatics, piping and fittings.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance on simple circuits.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Tear down, repair and install standard equipment and parts.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Electrical knowledge

Shop math

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Gerdau is hiring a Mechanic Apprentice in Petersburg, VA. You will earn while you learn, with start pay of $27.88 per hour and a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule and at least 36 hours per week to support your classes.

You will be mentored as you rotate through departments, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance, safety, and teamwork within a global steel producer environment. Comprehensive benefits and tuition reimbursement are offered.