310T Mechanic - Metals Recycling Guelph

About Us

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.  Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.

Why you'll love it here

At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the world.  Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

Monday to Friday work schedule; $43.47/hr

• ***SIGN ON BONUS***

• $2,500 Sign on bonus - paid out in three installments - $500 at hire, $500 at 90 days and $1500 at 1 year, and benefits start on your first day!

• Full-time Permanent

• Medical and Dental Plan, RRSP Company matching program; Tool Allowance

• Dedicated career path for a fulfilling career and challenging growth opportunities!

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair operations needed to keep the facilities, mobile equipment, and production equipment operating efficiently.  Perform various activities to include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of equipment.  Other tasks to include electrical repairs, hydraulic system repairs, welding, fabrication, and minor demolition.

1. Provide positive motivation to all team members within the labour force section so as to ensure an ongoing positive work environment at all times.
2. Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
3. Work requires the ability to critically analyze problems and make the appropriate repairs or adjustments to meet Logistic requirements.  This may require operating the equipment in order to view or listen to the equipment in order to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
4. Requirements include troubleshooting and repair of commercial trucks and trailers as well as associated hydraulics.
5. Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
6. Minimal Downtime is experienced.
7. Must have the ability to make decisions with a minimum of supervision.
8. Report any defective or substandard equipment or materials to the maintenance supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Approach daily activities so that personnel achieve:

1.  Quality control to the highest level
2. Job timeliness and profitability

2. Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability as required and directed.
3. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
4. Work with parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are sourced for the repair in the most efficient way.
5. Review all work orders when the work is completed to ensure accuracy.
6. Be involved in the budget planning for the year on parts and external services.
7. Be involved in the day-to-day planning services and repairs of the fleet.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 plus years in a Truck & Coach environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Some welding and torching experience.
• MUST have own tools.

Salary & Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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