Industrial Mechanic

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  • Posted on Nov 5, 2026
  • Petersburg, Virginia, United States

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Skilled Trades

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

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Earn $106,000-$116,000+ Your First Year

  • Starting pay: $33.63  -$36.73
  • Biweekly production bonus
  • Shift premiums
  • 354 hours of scheduled overtime
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
  • Day 1 medical benefits

Looking for a hands-on maintenance career with excellent pay, industry-leading benefits, and long-term stability? Join a financially strong steel company where skilled trades professtionals regularly build long-term careers and advance into specialized maintenance, reliability, planning, and leadership roles. You will work on equipment most mechanics never get the opportunity to touch.

As an Industrial Mechanic, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment throughout our steel manufacturing facility.

You'll work on:

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment

  • Mobile and heavy equipment

  • Cranes and material handling equipment

  • Industrial mechanical systems

  • Welding and fabrication repairs

  • Preventive and predictive maintenance activities

Why Join Us?

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%

  • Company-paid life, STD, LTD insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Paid parental leave

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Ongoing technical training and development

  • Financially stable employer with a strong safety culture

  • Opportunity to learn more about maintenance for mobile equipment, crane and plant utilities repairs.

Schedule

  • Our Dupont provides several long breaks throughout the year while allowing you to earn a six figure annual compensation. 12-hour rotation schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month.

 Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of maintenance experience in one of the following:

    • Industrial manufacturing

    • Steel, mining, aggregate, cement, paper, power generation, or similar heavy industry

    • Mechanical maintenance

    • Pumps, motors, and gearboxes

    • Preventive maintenance programs

    • Hydraulics and pneumatics

    • Welding and fabrication

    • Rigging

    • Reading blueprints and schematics

Preferred  Additional Experience:

  • Diesel equipment

  • Heavy equipment

  • Mobile equipment maintenance

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