Maintenance Mechanic-Lancaster, SC

Gerdau • LANCASTER, SC

1d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Gerdau as a Maintenance Mechanic I and contribute to building the future. This role involves performing a wide range of maintenance and repair operations, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and working with your hands. We are a strong global presence in the steel industry, transforming raw materials into essential steel products for various industries. Our culture welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, values teamwork, safety, and sustainability, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience required
• Flexibility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to work from 6pm to 6am, Monday thru Friday and an occasional Saturday
• Desire to learn
• Welding skills
• Fabricating skills
• Industrial Electrical & Maintenance skills
• Basic computer operator skills

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks necessary to keep plant property, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating condition.
• Diagnosing problems and performing general maintenance, overhaul, and repair of plant equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Performing basic electronics and electrical repairs as needed.
• Planning and scheduling plant and equipment maintenance activities to minimize disruption to production.
• Performing major mechanical repairs, installation, and/or electrical repairs, potentially with outside vendor assistance.
• Dismantling, repairing, lubricating, and reassembling equipment.
• Implementing and maintaining the division’s preventive maintenance program.
• Training and instructing employees on preventive maintenance activities and procedures.
• Inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, and lubricating equipment as part of the preventive maintenance program.
• Maintaining and controlling plant inventory levels for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Ordering parts and supplies in accordance with supervisor approval.
• Training lesser-skilled maintenance personnel on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Maintaining plant equipment and maintenance records to meet Gerdau and OSHA’s safety and quality compliance standards.
• Diagnosing causes of malfunctions and determining corrective action.
• Tearing down, replacing, repairing, installing, and assembling equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
• Developing and fabricating accessory fixtures or guards for machines and equipment.
• Adjusting machine mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output.
• Directing and/or coordinating production employees involved in maintenance repairs.
• Machining (turning, milling, grinding, drilling) parts for use in maintenance and production.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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%
• Bonuses
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED