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Millwright / Maintenance Technician

Gerdau · Wilton, IA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Metals
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Gerdau (metals) in Wilton, IA.

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 67 other live reliability postings in Iowa.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 62%
  • PLC 44%
  • Welding 35%
  • Root cause 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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This plant: Gerdau in Wilton

1 other open role at this site.

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance repairs.
  • ◆Inspect equipment for:
  • ◆Wear and damage
  • ◆Misalignment
  • ◆Lubrication issues
  • ◆Hydraulic system problems
  • ◆Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
  • ◆Repair, replace, install, and maintain:
  • ◆Pumps
  • ◆Cylinders
  • ◆Valves
  • ◆Regulators
  • ◆Bearings
  • ◆Shafts
  • ◆Mechanical drive systems
  • ◆Repair hydraulic leaks and replace damaged piping.
  • ◆Install, maintain, and repair piping systems and pressure systems.
  • ◆Perform maintenance on cranes and mobile equipment.
  • ◆Set up and adjust equipment to meet production requirements.
  • ◆Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including drill presses, grinders, pipe-threading machines, power saws, and rigging equipment.
  • ◆Work independently or lead/support maintenance crews.
  • ◆Complete required maintenance documentation and reports.
  • ◆Follow all safety procedures and maintain housekeeping standards.
  • ◆Operate mobile equipment and E.O.T. (Electric Overhead Traveling) cranes as required.
  • ◆Manage hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures.

Required Skills

  • ✓Mechanical troubleshooting
  • ✓Hydraulic systems maintenance and repair
  • ✓Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • ✓Pipefitting and pressure systems
  • ✓Rigging and equipment installation
  • ✓Bearing, shaft, and gearbox maintenance
  • ✓Blueprint and schematic interpretation
  • ✓Safety compliance and hazardous waste handling
  • ✓Crane and mobile equipment operation
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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

Primary Purpose

Inspect, repair, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operations while minimizing production downtime.

Work Environment

  • •Heavy industrial/manufacturing setting
  • •Exposure to mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, lubricants, and maintenance activities
  • •Requires working with minimal supervision and responding to emergency breakdowns

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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