Millwright: Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance Lead

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.

Iowa (LA)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, repair, install, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The role involves handling pumps, valves, bearings, gears, piping, and hydraulic systems, with opportunities to lead or support maintenance crews and document maintenance activities. Work is in a heavy industrial setting requiring minimal supervision and responsiveness to emergencies; the team emphasizes

Qualifications

  • Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and hydraulic system maintenance.
  • Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics; interpret mechanical drawings.
  • Familiar with crane and mobile equipment operation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance repairs.
  • Inspect equipment for wear, misalignment, lubrication, and hydraulic issues.
  • Troubleshoot failures and determine corrective actions.
  • Repair, replace, install, and maintain pumps, cylinders, valves, bearings, and shafts.
  • Install and maintain piping systems and pressure systems; repair hydraulic leaks.
  • Operate cranes and other hoisting equipment; manage hazardous waste per procedures.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting
Hydraulic systems
Preventive maintenance
Pipefitting
Pressure systems
Rigging
Bearings
Shafts
Gearbox maintenance
Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, repair, install, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The role involves handling pumps, valves, bearings, gears, piping, and hydraulic systems, with opportunities to lead or support maintenance crews and document maintenance activities. Work is in a heavy industrial setting requiring minimal supervision and responsiveness to emergencies; the team emphasizes

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