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Career Paths
Choose a career path below to explore examples of how you can grow at Gerdau. Select a position in the chart to view average hourly and annual pay including incentives (production & trades only*).
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
$45.21/Hour*
$110,017/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Looking to make a meaningful impact on the world with a rewarding career? Join the General Production team at Gerdau today and position yourself for endless growth opportunities. Play a vital role in the manufacturing process while unlocking the chance to learn skills from experienced professionals as you go.
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$42.35/Hour*
$88,080/Year*
$47.44/Hour*
$98,685/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
If you're interested in getting into management, you can start a career in production, go to school, and continue to grow as a manager; all while benefiting from our tuition reimbursement program.
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
We offer apprenticeship programs where production teammates can learn a trade while working full-time. Whether you're interested in electrical, mechanical, or another trade, we'll cover the cost of school and you'll get paid to go!
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$37.52/Hour*
$91,299/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$48.75/Hour*
$118,647/Year*
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$47.44/Hour*
$98,685/Year*
$42.35/Hour*
$88,080/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and other trades keep our mills and our production teams going. Our tradespeople can continue to grow in responsibility while tackling unique challenges every day.
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$37.52/Hour*
$91,299/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$48.75/Hour*
$118,647/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
As a skilled mechanic on Gerdau's Skilled Trades team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our facilities running smoothly. Join Gerdau to build your career as a mechanic, hone your skills, and make a meaningful impact.
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and other trades keep our mills and our production teams going. Our tradespeople can continue to grow in responsibility while tackling unique challenges every day.
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$40.74/Hour*
$99,156/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$48.75/Hour*
$118,674/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
As a skilled mechanic on Gerdau's Skilled Trades team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our facilities running smoothly. Join Gerdau to build your career as a mechanic, hone your skills, and make a meaningful impact.
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. We hire engineers across the entire business such as process, maintenance, CAPEX, R & D, Quality, even IT. Whether you want to manage a process, lead a team, or specialize in large projects, we’ve got an opportunity for you.
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$37.52/Hour*
$91,299/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. We hire engineers across the entire business such as process, maintenance, CAPEX, R & D, Quality, even IT. Whether you want to manage a process, lead a team, or specialize in large projects, we’ve got an opportunity for you.
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (USD)
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (CAD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (USD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (CAD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (USD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Human Resources department include: employee relations, recruiting, compensation, shared services, organizational development, and more.
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (USD)
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (CAD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (USD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (CAD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (USD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Human Resources department include: employee relations, recruiting, compensation, shared services, organizational development, and more.
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (USD)
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (CAD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (USD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (CAD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (USD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Sales & Marketing department include: customer service, sales, external and internal communications, and more.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Sales & Marketing department include: customer service, sales, external and internal communications, and more.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Safety, Health & Environmental department include: corporate and mill EHS roles.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Safety, Health & Environmental department include: corporate and mill EHS roles.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Procurement & Supply Chain department include: direct and indirect services, commodities, CAPEX, metals recycling, and more.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Accounting & Finance department include: corporate and mill accounting roles, tax, zero based budgeting, audit, and more.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Accounting & Finance department include: corporate and mill accounting roles, tax, zero based budgeting, audit, and more.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Start paving your career path with Gerdau's program for new graduates. For anyone who has graduated in the last 3 years, G.Future gives you an opportunity to jump into a leadership role in the steel industry that generally ends in a opportunity for promotion to further launch your career.
Explore what your career path could look like with Gerdau's G.Future Development Program today.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Start paving your career path with Gerdau's program for new graduates. For anyone who has graduated in the last 3 years, G.Future gives you an opportunity to jump into a leadership role in the steel industry that generally ends in a opportunity for promotion to further launch your career.
Explore what your career path could look like with Gerdau's G.Future Development Program today.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Start paving your career path with Gerdau's program for new graduates. For anyone who has graduated in the last 3 years, G.Future gives you an opportunity to jump into a leadership role in the steel industry that generally ends in a opportunity for promotion to further launch your career.
Explore what your career path could look like with Gerdau's G.Future Development Program today.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Start paving your career path with Gerdau's program for new graduates. For anyone who has graduated in the last 3 years, G.Future gives you an opportunity to jump into a leadership role in the steel industry that generally ends in a opportunity for promotion to further launch your career.
Explore what your career path could look like with Gerdau's G.Future Development Program today.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Are you a college student who is eager to grow personally and professionally? Learn from steel industry experts at Gerdau with our hands-on internship, G.Start. As an intern, you'll do real work and get paid doing it.
Explore what a career path that starts with our G.Start Development Program could look like for you and jumpstart your career with Gerdau.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Are you a college student who is eager to grow personally and professionally? Learn from steel industry experts at Gerdau with our hands-on internship, G.Start. As an intern, you'll do real work and get paid doing it.
Explore what a career path that starts with our G.Start Development Program could look like for you and jumpstart your career with Gerdau.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Are you a college student who is eager to grow personally and professionally? Learn from steel industry experts at Gerdau with our hands-on internship, G.Start. As an intern, you'll do real work and get paid doing it.
Explore what a career path that starts with our G.Start Development Program could look like for you and jumpstart your career with Gerdau.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Are you a college student who is eager to grow personally and professionally? Learn from steel industry experts at Gerdau with our hands-on internship, G.Start. As an intern, you'll do real work and get paid doing it.
Explore what a career path that starts with our G.Start Development Program could look like for you and jumpstart your career with Gerdau.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our logistics department include: operational, technical, corporate and driving roles.
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
$28.43/Hour*
$69,189/Year*
$33.19/Hour*
$80,765/Year*
$38.79/Hour*
$94,394/Year*
$45.21/Hour*
$110,017/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
*USA data.Rates includes all incentives. For illustration only. Individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our logistics department include: operational, technical, corporate and driving roles.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our logistics department include: operational, technical, corporate and driving roles.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our logistics department include: operational, technical, corporate and driving roles.
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Career Development Programs
The goal of Gerdau's paid internship program, G.Start, is to develop the best entry-level talent for future technical and managerial positions. Many of our senior leaders started as Gerdau interns.
Our G.Future leadership development program is for recent college and university graduates. Over 18 months, participants train to become our next generation of leaders.
Tuition Reimbursement
Whether you want to go back to school and become a manager, or just to further your education, we'll support your development as you work towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or your trade designation.
Women Empowered (W.E.)
Every woman at Gerdau is invited to join this woman-centered professional affinity group. Gerdau women use W.E. to create connections with other women in the business through networking events, learning sessions, the W.E. Summit Conference, book clubs, and more.
Helda
A yearlong development program designed to accelerate the leadership skills of women through training, mentorship, and community.
Apprenticeship
Our production teammates can apply to join our apprenticeship program and get paid to go to school and learn a trade. We'll cover the cost of tuition and pay you to go!
Leadership Training Support
At Gerdau, we provide a variety of opportunities for you to enhance your leadership skills and fuel your personal growth, including development workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and executive mentorship programs.