Gerdau S.A.

Industrial Electrician

Gerdau S.A.$83K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Maintenance Electrician's license or Associate's electrical degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience as an electrician in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with PLC programming preferred.
  • Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Follow technical directives to perform repairs and installations as instructed.
  • Inspect and calibrate plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
  • Optimize repair methods to reduce production downtime.
  • Recommend equipment shutdowns to prevent damage.
  • Dismantle, repair, and reassemble electrical components as needed.
  • Adhere to Lockout/Tag Out safety procedures.
  • Complete necessary reports and forms.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1.
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match effective immediately.
  • Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Weekly pay schedule.
  • Immediate access to generous vacation and personal time.
  • Supplemental insurance options including Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for support services.
  • Uniforms and Safety Boot allowance provided.
  • Paternity leave for new parents.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development support available.
Full Job Description
Competitive pay $40.11 / hr.

Depending on Experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of repetitive electrical maintenance duties necessary to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment needed to produce finished products, which requires an advanced understanding of control circuits, DC and AC drives, overhead cranes, electronics, and test equipment. Operates various electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera. Receives general supervision with general instructions for assigned tasks from the Plant Superintendent and/or the Master Electrician.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Receives direction in the form of wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and/or instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection of work to be done from Plant Superintendent and/or Master Electrician.
  2. Checks, calibrates plant instrumentation, and inspects electrical equipment for defects.
  3. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
  4. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
  5. Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, replaces, and reassembles faulty parts on electrical equipment.
  6. Complies with Lockout/Tag Out policies and procedures.
  7. Works independently.
  8. Mostly works outside on lighting, transformers, etc. in extreme hot and cold conditions.
  9. Exposed to high levels of noise, which always requires hearing protection.
  10. Completes reports and forms as directed.
  11. Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.


EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Maintenance Electrician's license or Associate's electrical degree required.
  • Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow instructions.


EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum 2+ years of work experience as an electrician in a heavy industrial environment.
  • PLC programming experience preferred.
  • Make highly complex decisions regarding electrical maintenance.


PHYSICAL DEMAND:
  • Frequently required to stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to lift and/or move at least 35 pounds.


Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage starts day 1
  • 401k, with 6% company match, begins day 1
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability along with life insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • Generous vacation and personal time available immediately
  • Supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance along with Identity Protection and Legal Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Uniforms provided along with a Safety Boot allowance
  • Paternity leave
  • Employee Discount program
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, and a Scholarship program
  • Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and Dependent Care accounts available
  • Pet Insurance options


Gerdau Grinding Ball products are produced in the Duluth, MN facility designed specifically to manufacture high carbon, forged steel for application in the mineral processing and mining industries. Grinding Balls are made in diameters ranging from 1" to 3.5".

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.

About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion

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