Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

About the role

Join Gerdau’s Production & Operations team in Milan, Tennessee as a Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice. You will perform basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair tasks to keep facilities, mobile equipment, and production equipment running efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.
• Repair and rebuild portable power tools, bearings, belt conveyors, and other small equipment.
• Execute minor electrical installations and repairs, including wiring, switch installation, and fuse replacement.
• Carry out welding, fabrication, demolition, and millwright tasks as needed.
• Communicate with operations personnel to interpret issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist and train operators on lockout/tagout, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 1‑2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Apprentice level with willingness to work overtime, including weekends.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions on equipment repairs.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to perform minor electrical repairs.
• Welding and torching experience.
• Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, mobile, and hydraulic equipment.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Pension/RSP plan and basic life/accidental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement.
• Equal employment opportunity and a supportive, safety‑focused culture.