Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

About the role

Gerdau, a global steel producer, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its Melt Shop in Cartersville, Georgia. The role keeps plant, equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition through maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to keep plant, equipment, machinery and tools running properly
• Dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble and carry out other general maintenance work
• Work in a wide range of complex tasks that require careful attention

Required profile

• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial or similar environment
• Ability to work in heights and in variable weather
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, days, nights and two weekends a month (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Required skills

• Strong mechanical and welding skills
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Blueprint reading, troubleshooting and repairing motors and gearboxes
• Reading drawings, charts and tables, and using precision measuring instruments and hand tools
• Shop mathematics, including reading, writing and subtraction

What we offer

• Earning potential of $100,000 per year, including $32.60 per hour, weekly production bonuses, shift premiums and scheduled annual overtime of 312 hours
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans from day one
• Flexible spending account, 401K matched up to 6%, life and accidental insurance, and disability insurance
• Weekly bonuses, paid parental leave, health advocate services and an employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, career path system and professional training