Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

About the role

Gerdau is hiring a Shift Maintenance Mechanic for its Melt Shop in Charlotte, North Carolina. The position involves keeping the mill, equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition, with day-shift pay starting at $101,000-$132,000 per year depending on trade experience, and benefits starting on the first day.

Key responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble and maintain equipment, acting as electrician, machine repairer or millwright
• Start, observe and operate equipment to detect or verify malfunctions
• Carry out preventive maintenance: inspecting, adjusting feed, speed, power input and output, cleaning and lubricating
• Tear down, replace, repair, install and assemble equipment, parts, components and accessories
• Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards and improper operation of mill equipment

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, with at least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery
• Experience with mechanical or electrical repairs is required
• Welding and fabricating experience is a plus
• Ability to work rotating shifts (7p-7a and 7a-7p)
• Team-oriented with communication skills to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance staff and production operators

What we offer

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans eligible on the first day of hire
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account
• 401K matched up to 6%
• Life and accidental life insurance
• Weekly bonuses
• Parental leave, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement
• Career path system and training