Gerdau is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice for Whitby, Ontario, focused on protected repairs, equipment reliability, and apprenticeship development.
This Millwright Apprentice supports industrial mechanical maintenance in a steel manufacturing mill. Daily work includes receiving prints and work orders, responding to scheduled or emergency repairs, and maintaining accurate computerized records. The role also provides exposure to bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and rotating equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive instructions, prints, and scheduled repair work orders
- Complete emergency repairs, installations, and inspection assignments
- Repair mechanical systems including hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Apply lubricants during preventative machinery maintenance activities
- Document work through CMMS, logbooks, and checklists
Requirements:
- Registration in an approved Skilled Trades Ontario 433A program
- Both Level 1 and Level 2 training passed
- Or at least 4,000 documented apprenticeship employment hours
- Experience in heavy manufacturing is preferred
- Ability to work throughout the plant on rotating shifts
Bring mechanical aptitude, secure work practices, and trade training to Gerdau's equipment maintenance team in Whitby.