Mill Reliability Mechanic — Hydraulics & Welding

Job overview

The Mill Reliability Mechanic — Hydraulics & Welding role is onsite in Petersburg, VA, with rotating day and night shifts and two consecutive weekends per month on a Dupont 4/3 schedule. First-year earnings are stated as $106,000–$116,000, including hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 scheduled annual overtime hours. Gerdau converts recycled scrap into steel products serving industries including automotive, appliances, energy, and construction. The mechanic maintains mill assets and helps keep steelmaking equipment reliable and teammates safe. The role diagnoses equipment issues, performs repairs and preventive maintenance, and installs or replaces components to support continuous mill operations.

What you'll do

• Perform mechanical maintenance, including dismantling, repairing, lubricating, and reassembling mill assets
• operate equipment to assess performance and determine repair or replacement
• conduct preventive maintenance inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments
• install, tear down, replace, repair, and assemble equipment and components
• identify and report faulty materials, environmental hazards, and improper machine operation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mill reliability mechanic

hydraulics

welding

petersburg va

gerdau steel

steel mill maintenance

rotating shifts

days and nights

two consecutive weekends monthly

dupont 4/3 schedule

$106k–$116k first-year earnings

preventive maintenance

hydraulic systems

tig and stick welding

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• life and disability insurance
• biweekly bonuses
• paid parental leave
• health advocate services
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• defined career paths.

Why this role

Requires a completed Ramsey mechanical maintenance test and 3–5 years maintaining heavy industrial machinery. Hands-on knowledge includes motors, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, stick and TIG welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E, and rigging principles.

About the employer

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