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Industrial Electrician

Gerdau
Jackson, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Gerdau?

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

$2500 SIGN ON BONUS

$38.28 / hour plus shift premium.  Generous benefits starting on your first day!

 

Job Summary:

 

Plan, lay out, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities.  Need to have knowledge of electrical and electronic wiring specification, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.

 

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 

    Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications. Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts. Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.Balance loads and wire complex circuits.Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage. Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities:

 

    Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes (includes rigging principles), man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, and checking /adding fluids as needed.Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.Assist in training of coworkers as needed.Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision. Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.Demonstrate basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.Assist maintenance personnel as needed.Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

Education/Experience:

 

    High school diploma or GED.Verifiable maintenance technical training.Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.3 to 5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience.Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

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. 

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

 

 

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