Gerdau North America

Overview

The Electrician position at Gmsp involves performing maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and tools to ensure they operate efficiently. The role requires troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical systems while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manuals to install, adjust, and repair equipment.
• Assemble structural forms and machinery according to blueprints using cutting and welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service pumps, gearboxes, motors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect plant machines and equipment for preventative maintenance.
• Tear down, replace, repair, and assemble equipment parts and components.
• Cut, bend, and thread conduit, pipe, and tubing.
• Maintain records of work performed and material usage.
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety guidelines.
• Assist in training 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 a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Engage in GBS tools and methodology.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• AAS in industrial maintenance and maintenance reliability certifications are preferred.
• Verifiable maintenance technical training.
• Understanding of shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments.
• 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, and common maintenance hand tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and welding principles.

Additional Information

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in noisy environments up to 120 decibels.