Heavy Industrial Maintenance Technician — Steel Mill

Job overview

The Heavy Industrial Maintenance Technician role is onsite in Petersburg, VA. The posting states first-year earnings of $106,000–$116,000 per year, including hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled annual overtime; the listed hourly rate is $33.63–$36.73. Gerdau transforms recycled scrap into steel used across multiple industries.

What you'll do

• Perform complex mechanical maintenance and repairs, including dismantling, lubricating, reassembling, and maintaining mill equipment.
• Inspect and operate equipment to diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, replace or install components, and report faulty materials, hazards, or improper operation.
• Work with motors, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and maintenance tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy industrial maintenance technician

steel mill

petersburg va

gerdau steel

full-time

onsite

rotating shift

dupont 4/3 schedule

two weekends per month

hydraulic systems

mechanical troubleshooting

$33.63–$36.73/hour

$106,000–$116,000 first-year earnings

benefits day one

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision from day one
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• life and accidental death coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• production bonuses
• paid parental leave
• health advocate services
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Rotating Dupont 4/3 schedule includes days, nights, and two consecutive weekends per month. Benefits begin day one; the posting also lists production bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and career development.

About the employer

Gerdau Steel - USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing. Sector: 33.