What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Gerdau?
Industrial Electrician – Build Your Future with Gerdau
Earn $37.08 / hr premium pay, 354 hours of annual overtime, and weekly bonuses — with the potential to make $100k plus your first year.
If you’re the kind of electrician who loves solving problems, thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, and takes pride in keeping critical equipment running, this is the place to build a long-term career. At Gerdau, you won’t just maintain equipment — you’ll help power the manufacturing of steel that builds America.
Why Gerdau?
A Career with Purpose
Our mills transform millions of tons of raw material into steel used in automotive, construction, heavy equipment, appliances, and more. Your work directly supports industries that keep the world moving.
A Culture That Has Your Back
- A diverse, innovative, people-first environmentA team that values safety above everythingA company investing heavily in technology, training, and continuous improvementReal career paths — not just jobs
Benefits That Start Day One
- Medical, Dental, Vision — effective your first dayHealth & Dependent Care, FSA & HSAPaid Parental Leave100% 401(k) match up to 6%Life & AD&D InsuranceWeekly bonusesTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance & Health Advocate programsCareer development, training, and advancement opportunities
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED preferredAbility to pass a Ramsey electrical examStrong industrial electrical maintenance skills which includes PLC and drives experience. Basic PLC programming knowledge for troubleshooting.Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint readingComfortable working at heightsAbility to work 12‑hour rotating shifts (days, nights, and two weekends per month)
What You’ll Do
As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll keep our plant running safely and efficiently by performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across a wide range of industrial systems.
Your Impact
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systemsDiagnose issues with AC/DC motors, PLCs, drives, and high‑voltage systems (≤480V)Perform routine rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure equipment is operating within specMaintain and repair cranes, mobile equipment, PLC networks, pumps, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systemsLay out, install, and maintain electronically controlled equipment including rolling mill loop controls, programmable sequences, and distribution centersBalance loads, wire complex circuits, and interpret schematics/blueprintsUse diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and multi‑metersDocument work performed and support maintenance/production teams with technical expertise
Ready to build a career with stability, growth, and real earning potential? Join the Gerdau team and help shape the future of steel. Please provide an updated resume with your most recent employment details so we can accurately review your experience.
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Salary : $100,000