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Maintenance Trainee Program 

Job Summary: 
Plan, layout and perform all operations pertaining to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide 
range of complex steel mill equipment utilized by the Rolling Mill, Melt Shop, Logistics, etc. Perform 
diagnostics and work in many varied and diversified capacities required in highly technical maintenance, 
overhaul, and repair.
Requirements: 
 Successful completion of all requirements necessary. 
 Advanced knowledge of mechanics, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, bearings, 
couplings, pumps, HVAC 
 Proficient in all position welding (Stick, MIG, TIG, Plasma arc cutting) demonstrated with handson basic welding test. Welding test will consist of 1” bend test. The test sample will be sent 
offsite for testing. The test will also consist of fabricating an assembly per print “Welder 
Workmanship Test Bracket”. The fabrication will be sent offsite for testing. 
 Proficient in basic machine shop equipment (lathes, boring equipment, etc.)
 Certification in fork truck, various overhead cranes (remote and pendant), man-lift, scissor lift, 
and other mobile equipment as required in maintenance activities. 
 Ability to create, update and comprehend blueprints for welding and other applications 
 Associates degree in Maintenance Technology or similar technical discipline.
 Attainment of Level 1 Certification or equivalent in 2 of the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) 
technologies. (Vibration, Infra-red, Oil Analysis, UE, MCE).
 Mentor and coach Maintenance Technicians I and II personnel as well as Apprentice trainees.
 Proficiency in Business system technology to assist in attainment of parts by entering Shopping 
Carts in purchasing system. 
Primary Function: 
To inspect, repair, and make welding repairs as necessary, replace, install, adjust, and maintain all 
mechanical equipment, including hydraulic equipment, in a production unit or assigned areas. 
Tools and Equipment: 
Drill press, power saw, chain fall, burning equipment, portable drill and grinder, miscellaneous stores materials, hand tools, measuring devices, packing tools, safety equipment, pipe machine, PdM tools and Instrumentation/ calibration equipment Materials: Plant mechanical equipment, repair parts, lubricants, hardware, packing, miscellaneous stores materials, pipe, hydraulic fluid, valves, regulators, pumps, cylinders, etc. 

Direction Exercised: 
Works alone (except where hazards exist) or provides guidance to other work-persons as required or 
directs other work persons as required.
Working Procedures: 
1. Employees will complete all required regulatory/safety training & will follow all safety rules & 
requirements. 
2. Effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble or otherwise perform 
general as well as highly technical and specific maintenance including mechanical, electrical, 
electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair including the use of predictive 
technologies in the capacities of pipefitter, welder, millwright, assembler, installer, etc. 
 3. Utilize mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment, computer equipment, PLC’s, and/or a 
variety of precision instruments as necessary.
4. Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, including but not limited to inspecting, adjusting, 
cleaning, and/or lubricating equipment 
5. Install new and existing equipment 
6. Perform mechanical repairs on mobile equipment, including cranes 
7. Tear down, replace, repair, assemble and install equipment, parts, components and accessories 
8. Utilize all required computer systems for planning, executing, and reporting 
9. Play a key role in improvement project implementation 
10. Mentor and coach Maintenance Technician I and II level and Trainees 
11. Oversee the implementation of 5S programs 
12. Utilize PdM training and equipment to identify status of equipment. 
13. Perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed 

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

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