Maintenance Technician

Job description

As the Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a hands-on individual contributor responsible for the maintenance strategy and execution for critical Terminator equipment within the Melt Shop at Gerdau. This role is essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations by minimizing downtime and driving equipment performance. You’ll partner closely with operations and engineering in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment where safety and continuous improvement are top priorities. What You’ll Do Own and execute maintenance activities for Terminator systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions Ensure timely execution of corrective maintenance to support continuous mill operations Enforce safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and lead incident investigations Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce unplanned downtime Analyze maintenance KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement initiatives Partner with engineering and operations on upgrades, modifications, and capital projects Align maintenance planning with production schedules and priorities Support production teams during critical equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient recovery What You Bring High school diploma or GED required 5+ years of maintenance experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and implement root cause solutions Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and compliance requirements Experience using maintenance metrics and data to improve performance Effective leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Who We Are RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team! Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re a hands-on maintenance technician with a passion for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and help drive operational performance in a critical manufacturing environment.