Melt Shop - Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Gerdau•Charlotte, NC
•$101,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance and repair operations to keep the mill, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating condition. The role works across varied maintenance capacities, including electrical work, machine repair, and millwright duties, and involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues in a rugged industrial environment. The position works a rotating shift, with shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The listed starting pay is $101,000–$132,000 per year, depending on trade experience, and benefits begin on the first day of hire.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting; experience with heavy machinery is preferred.
  • Experience with mechanical or electrical repairs.
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Team-oriented approach and communication skills to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance staff, and production operators.

Nice To Haves

  • Welding and fabricating experience.
  • Experience with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair operations to keep the mill, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating condition.
  • Dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment and perform general maintenance in varied capacities, including electrician, machine repair, and millwright work.
  • Start, observe, and operate equipment to detect or verify malfunctions.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance by inspecting and adjusting feed, speed, power input, and output, and by cleaning and lubricating equipment.
  • 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 or machinery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, eligible upon the first day of hire.
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending account.
  • 100% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%.
  • Life and accidental life insurance.
  • Weekly bonuses.
  • Health Advocate Services.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Career Path System and training.
  • An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.
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