Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Gerdau • Petersburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gerdau Steel in Petersburg, VA is hiring Industrial Electricians to help maintain and troubleshoot the equipment that keeps their operation running. This role is ideal for individuals with industrial electrical maintenance experience who enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The company offers excellent pay, day-one benefits, job security, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting motors, controls, and electrical systems
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule

Nice To Haves

• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Manufacturing, steel, paper, chemical, power generation, food processing, glass, or other industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience working with cranes, conveyors, pumps, or heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair motors, drives, electrical systems, and production equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Assist with troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts
• Work safely as part of a highly skilled maintenance team

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Biweekly production bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Industry-leading safety culture
• Long-term stability with a global steel manufacturer

What This Job Offers

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