Industrial Electrician

Gerdau•CARTERSVILLE, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Gerdau is hiring an Industrial Electrician to help keep its steel manufacturing plant operating safely and efficiently. The role involves electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across a wide range of industrial systems and equipment. The posting advertises a wage of $37.08 per hour, premium pay, 354 hours of annual overtime, and weekly bonuses, with potential first-year earnings of more than $100,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to pass a Ramsey electrical exam.
Strong industrial electrical maintenance skills, including PLC and drives experience.
Basic PLC programming knowledge for troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading.
Comfortable working at heights.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and two weekends per month.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systems.
Diagnose issues with AC/DC motors, PLCs, drives, and high-voltage systems up to 480V.
Perform routine rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure equipment operates within specifications.
Maintain and repair cranes, mobile equipment, PLC networks, pumps, motors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Lay out, install, and maintain electronically controlled equipment, including rolling mill loop controls, programmable sequences, and distribution centers.
Balance loads, wire complex circuits, and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Use diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
Document work performed and provide technical support to maintenance and production teams.