Mobile Equipment Diesel/mechanic

LOCATION:* Posted on Apr 9, 2025

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and repair defective mobile, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing equipment.

2. Troubleshoot, repair, install, and service compressors and other process equipment.

3. Perform inspections, installations, and alignments of equipment, and troubleshoot any equipment failures.

4. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Process Code System and Internal Combustion System.

5. Repair, replace, and fabricate parts for worn items as required.

6. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment using knowledge of vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography.

7. Read machine drawings, blueprints, pipe diagrams, and flow sheets.

8. Lubricate and clean parts.

9. Perform welding repairs as needed using arc, wire, tig, and gas welds.

10. Use cutting torches to cut and lay out basic designs.

11. Initiate purchase orders for parts.

12. Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.

Internal Recruitment Policy – Policy Number: 05 – Effective Date: 09/15/16

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Additional Responsibilities:

1. Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.

2. Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.

3. Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.

4. Assist in training of coworkers as needed.

5. Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.

6. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.

7. Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.

8. Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.

9. Have basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.

10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

AAS in industrial maintenance and maintenance reliability certifications are preferred.

Diesel Mechanic certification is preferred.

3-5 years’ experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.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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