Gerdau North America

Overview

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. We invite you to come work with us as a Solar Pile Multi-craft Technician, where your contributions are valued, and your career is forged with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and perform installation, maintenance, and repair of complex steel mill equipment.
• Diagnose and work in varied capacities required in highly technical maintenance.
• Overhaul and repair items involving special automatic electrical and electronic controls.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Use technical electronic diagnostic and computer equipment to diagnose and repair plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and high voltage systems.
• Perform precision shaft and equipment alignment.
• Analyze work orders and equipment malfunctions to plan troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide instructions to other Maintenance personnel to reduce production delays.
• Execute planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Maintain CMMS records.
• Position, fit, and weld components to assemble structural forms and machinery.
• Utilize specialty cutting and welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service pumps, gearboxes, motors, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair damaged motors, starters, solenoids, and various mill power distribution systems.
• Install and wire motors and controls for steel mill machines.
• Perform general maintenance operations such as pipe fitting and welding.
• Maintain specified records of work performed and materials usage.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an advanced level.
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Engage in GBS tools and methodology.
• Have basic computer skills, specifically SAP experience and Microsoft.
• Perform vendor services planning and parts store upkeep.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Verifiable maintenance technical training.
• Understanding of shop mathematics and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working in an industrial environment with routine maintenance.
• 7 to 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Mastery knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, and lubrication principles.
• Advanced knowledge of pump, gearbox, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Thorough understanding of lubricants.
• Applicable level 1 PDM training in laser alignment, vibration, and lubrication.
• Experience creating standard operating procedures.
• Experience with Robotics.
• Experience with Failure Analysis and FMEA principles.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.

Benefits

• 401k

Additional Information

• Day shift hours.
• Benefits starting day 1.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, and weekends.