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Primary Purpose
Inspect, repair, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operations while minimizing production downtime.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance repairs.
• Inspect equipment for:
  • Wear and damage
  • Misalignment
  • Lubrication issues
  • Hydraulic system problems
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Repair, replace, install, and maintain:
  • Pumps
  • Cylinders
  • Valves
  • Regulators
  • Bearings
  • Shafts
  • Mechanical drive systems
• Repair hydraulic leaks and replace damaged piping.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems and pressure systems.
• Perform maintenance on cranes and mobile equipment.
• Set up and adjust equipment to meet production requirements.
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including drill presses, grinders, pipe-threading machines, power saws, and rigging equipment.
• Work independently or lead/support maintenance crews.
• Complete required maintenance documentation and reports.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Operate mobile equipment and E.O.T. (Electric Overhead Traveling) cranes as required.
• Manage hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures.

Required Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems maintenance and repair
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Pipefitting and pressure systems
• Rigging and equipment installation
• Bearing, shaft, and gearbox maintenance
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Safety compliance and hazardous waste handling
• Crane and mobile equipment operation

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial/manufacturing setting
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, lubricants, and maintenance activities
• Requires working with minimal supervision and responding to emergency breakdowns

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com