Industrial Mechanic - Melt Shop
Gerdau · Petersburg, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $106k–$116k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Gerdau (metals) in Petersburg, VA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- DOE, Welding
- Base pay
- $106k–$116k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $64k–$80k. This one lists $106k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 56 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 57 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- About 30% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$101k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 48%
- ✓ Team leadership 41%
- PLC 28%
- SAP 24%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Gerdau in Petersburg
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Full description from GerdauAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required
- ✓Technical Expertise : Proven maintenance experience (3-5 years) in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery. Knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, expert welding skills, and common maintenance tools.
- ✓Collaborative Skills : Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and production operators.
- ✓Schedule : Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights and two weekends a month.
- ✓Environment: Ability to work daily in heights up to 180 feet and in intense temperatures.
Your Role
- ◆Precision Maintenance : Dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment.
- ◆Diagnostic Skills : Detect and verify malfunctions, ensuring timely repairs.
- ◆Preventive Maintenance : Inspect, adjust, and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
- ◆Safety Focus : Report hazards and faulty material promptly.
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Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and be part of our steel legacy!
About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To manufacture top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.
Why Choose Gerdau?
- •Impactful Work : As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.
- •Global Reach : Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.
- •Career Growth : At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
- •Inclusive Culture : Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We Offer
- •Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
- •Financial Security : 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- •Bonuses : Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
- •Work-Life Balance : Paid parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
- •Learning Opportunities : Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.