Central Maintenance Mechanic

Gerdau • Petersburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maintenance Mechanic role at a company with a strong global presence, operating mini mills that transform raw materials into steel beams and other products. The company fosters a culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity. They provide an environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability, with a commitment to continuous improvement and investing in people, processes, and technology to create a better future.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial mechanical OR electrical maintenance experience with diesel or heavy equipment or mobile equipment experience.
• Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component
• Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft.
• Ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments
• Experience with AC/DC motors, gear box mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E, and common maintenance hand tools
• Experience with pumps, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, stick and tig welding and rigging principles
• Knowledge of interpreting schematics and blueprints
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Use drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, machine operation and maintenance manuals, work order requests, and oral instructions to install, adjust, repair, and perform assigned maintenance duties.
• Position, fit and weld components to assemble machinery frames, plant equipment, attachments or accessories, and building parts according to blueprints or knowledge of structure and metal characteristics utilizing various specialty cutting and welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service pumps, gear boxes, motors, cranes, and hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed at an intermediate level.
• Periodically inspect conditions of plant operating machines and equipment for preventative maintenance purposes. Inspect and perform routine equipment care on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, and cranes.
• Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble simple equipment parts, components, and accessories.
• Cut, bend, and thread conduit, pipe, and tubing.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage.
• Opportunity to learn more about maintenance for mobile equipment, crane and plant utilities repairs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Biweekly Bonus
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed