INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC APPRENTICE

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WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU :

• Hourly Rate Range : $. / hr $. / hr (actual rate is dependent on applicant training period hours completed)
• Schooling : Tuition reimbursement
• Overtime : Overtime opportunities available
• Shift Premiums : an average of $ / year in shift premiums.
• Cost of Living : Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Vacation Bonus : % bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods
• Holidays : Paid Statutory Holidays
• Tools : Annual allowance of $ / year plus other Company supplied tools
• Safety Boot Allowance : % company provided.
• Uniforms : % company provided.
• Pension : up to % contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
• Medical Benefits : % company sponsored.
• Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits : % company sponsored.
• Employee Assistance Program : % company sponsored.
• Work Rotation : Rotation throughout all departments and areas to gain experience plant-wide

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Must be registered in an approved Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) A apprenticeship program with Skilled Trades Ontario AND have passed both Level and Level of in-school training OR have a minimum of hours of documented apprenticeship employment experience.
• Be able to work in all areas in the plant and complete the Apprentice Rotation.
• Be able to work shift rotation (days / nights) as outlined in the Apprentice Training Schedule.
• Have experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, with exposure to Bearings, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubrication, Rotating Equipment.
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
• All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts .

WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS :

• Responsible for working safely in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures.
• Work under the guidance of plant Supervisors and Journeyman skilled trades.
• Work toward completing hours for all competency skill sets as defined by Skilled Trades Ontario.
• Inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust mechanical equipment in the plant.
• Service the mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic / pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance of production machinery to optimize machine efficiencies and equipment reliability.
• Apply lubricants used in the preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
• Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Operate power driven mobile equipment and ordinary crane hooking.
30+ days ago