MAINT MECHANIC APPRENTICE - MR

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Job Summary:

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: minor electrical repairs, hydraulic system repairs, welding, fabrication, and minor demolition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
2. Work requires the ability to critically analysis production problems and make the appropriate repairs or adjustments to meet production requirements.  This may require operating the equipment in order to view or listen to the equipment in order to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
3. Repair and rebuild portable power tools, bearings, shaker tables, belt conveyors, and other small equipment.
4. Make minor electrical installations and repairs, to include; pulling wire, installing switches, changing fuses, making electrical connections.
5. Requirements include; troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, and hydraulic equipment.
6. Perform various welding and torching tasks to include fabrication, demolition, and millwright work.
7. Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
8. Must have the ability to make decisions with a minimum of supervision.
9. Report any defective or substandard equipment or materials to the maintenance supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Need to communicate with the operations personnel and be able to interpret the information they provide in order to make necessary adjustments and repairs to the equipment.
2. As necessary, train the operation personnel in various tasks, including; lockout tag out, preventive maintenance, lubrication, REC inspection, and troubleshooting.
3. Work closely with outside contractors to complete more complex tasks.  Insure that contractors are performing tasks in a manner that is consistent with Gerdau’s safety policies.
4. Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability; as required and directed.

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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Some welding and torching experience.
• A working knowledge of electricity.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime.
• Apprentice level

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