Automation Technician

Gerdau
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2022 CLOSED ON 11/1/2022

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Date: Aug 24, 2022

Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Company: Gerdau

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

Automation Technician – Charlotte, NC


Are you a persistent person who isn’t afraid of searching for the right solution to an automation problem? Do you enjoy writing code, designing, and troubleshooting electronic systems? Do you like working in a rugged, but exciting environment?


Competitive starting pay from $82k plus weekly bonus. Generous benefits start on your first day!

New Extra Bonus: New Hires hired before November 1, 2022 will also receive a $2,000* bonus paid out in December 2022, based on pro-rated calculation of company active service.


We Have:


  • A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.

  • A thriving culture that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.

  • An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.

  • A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.


We Offer:


  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans on your 1st day of work!
  • Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
  • Bi-weekly bonuses
  • 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
  • Life/Accidental Life Insurance
  • Health Advocate Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Career Path System and Training
  • Opportunity to grow and create

You Have:


  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.

  • Three years of writing PLC & HMI code from scratch, designing, installing, and servicing complex closed-loop and electromechanical control systems and robotics a must.

  • Industrial experience with diagnostic and digital equipment.

  • Experience working with Allen Bradley and VFD’s.

  • An understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, FluidC, electrical systems, computers, and networks.

  • People skills required to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and production operators.

  • Ability to work a normal day time shift, Monday- Friday, 4/10 hr or 5/8 hr shift with occasional overtime.


You Might Also Have:


  • Advanced education

  • The experience working with Wonderware, ABB, Ansaldo, DURApulse, Delta, SIMOTION


Your Work:


You will plan, layout, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex closed-loop, secondary distribution centers and digital electronic equipment in support of steel production, operation, and related plant facilities.


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