Night Shift Millwright / Multi-craft Mechanic at Lancaster

Job Description

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.

We believe our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. We see customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, total safety in the workplace, a commitment to our stakeholders, employees, and communities, and profit as a measure of performance.

 

Gerdau is currently seeking a Night Shift Millwright / Industrial Multi-craft Mechanic for its facilities in Lancaster, SC.

***This person will work 6:30 PM – 6 AM.***

 

Job Summary:

Perform various maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition. Work in varied capacities required in general maintenance, overhaul, and repair of hot metal forging machinery and related equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work involves a variety of duties pertaining to routine mechanical maintenance functions using variety of hand tools and precision instruments; requiring care to properly dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise work on general maintenance in all capacities of pneumatics, mechanical, assembling and installation as directed by Operations Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator or required by operations, personnel, and production needs.
• Work closely with Operations Supervisor and Spike Machine Operator to diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, action of machine, or product quality.
• Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.
• Inspect, adjust, clean or lubricate equipment as preventative maintenance.
• Tear down, replace, repair install and assemble equipment, parts, components and accessories, as directed.
• Occasionally perform work in other craft classifications such as minor electrical and simple machine jobs, with additional knowledge of pipefitting, welding and hydraulics helpful.
• In accordance with workload priorities and as directed, adjust, repair or replace mechanisms such as feed rolls, line speeds, header and perishable tools, such as side kicks, stops and bottom kicks.
• Return all used parts to machine shop.
• Maintain adequate supply levels of machine spare parts.
• Detect and report defective material, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and practices.
• Perform other duties and work assignments as required or directed.

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Must be able to work a night shift:  6:30 PM – 6 AM
• Self motivated, strong problem solving skills, solid communication skills 
• Any basic machine shop experience – ability to operate drill presses and milling machines – is a plus. 

 

Gerdau offers opportunities for advancement in an ever challenging, high-tech environment.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. We recognize the contributions of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement.

Gerdau offers excellent benefits that start the FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!
Medical and Prescription

Dental

Vision

Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)

401(k)

Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

 

Gerdau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversifying its workforce.  All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Lancaster, Company: Gerdau.