Job Summary:
Operate cab locomotive to move scrap cars to desired locations in the scrap yard and in
the melt shop, while following all safety policies and procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Follow directions from the switchman.
2. Operate locomotive within the plant, often with trains in excess of fifteen (15) cars, in
accordance with policy and procedures for loading and unloading of scrap metals
and/or product.
3. Maintain communication with internal departments and coworkers through two-way
radios and hand signals.
4. Assist with training of other operators.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment, which
may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
2. Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes,
man-lifts, forklifts, and dump trucks.
3. Follow all PPE requirements as well as safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being
performed.
4. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited
supervision.
5. Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
6. Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
7. Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

A G Future Trainee should have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperform in a variety of settings and circumstances. A G Future Trainee must be willing to demonstrate a strong capacity to grow and succeed throughout his/her career, while reflecting Gerdau’s culture and values in an exemplary manner.

During the program you will interact with team members from around the world. You will have the opportunity to learn on the job and work on challenging projects that will further your development. You will have the opportunity to learn about various areas of business operations (such as finance/accounting, human resources, sales, procurement, safety), including Gerdau’s production and fabricating processes, and lead improvement projects for sustainable business results.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the process of designing the Construction Sales road Map
• Support the department in discovering and pursuing new business opportunities in the construction sales department.
• Creating KPI’s and routines that will help improve our customer’s experience and NPS.
• Participate in department projects that will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Company and our customers (Projects will vary depending on priorities)
• Responsibilities are not limited to this description,

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business administration or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, etc.)
• College graduate - recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before program starts.
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 3.0)
• Preference for a degree related internship experience
• A maximum of 3 years full time work experience
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Willing to relocate to various locations within the United States during the length of the program.

Gerdau offers a competitive rewards program that, above and beyond competitive salaries, includes an annual bonus program, a best-in-class retirement savings program, and low-cost medical, dental, and vision programs. Gerdau’s rewards are designed to start you off on your career with a balanced picture for both your short-term goals and your long-term success.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for providing leadership guidance on establishing a productive, high performing, and safety conscious working cell environment. The major role of this job is to focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management through the continuous application of GBS principles for area/cell of responsibility.

DIMENSIONS:

This position is responsible for the training, guidance, and performance evaluation of a team of 2 or more under area/cell of responsibility. The typical average size of a team is 20 employees.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The major role of this job is to ensure routine management efforts are followed and opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the area of responsibility are identified. The Routine Facilitator I is responsible for ensuring standardization of processes within the area of responsibility. These duties will include needs assessments, auditing, coaching of production/quality improvement programs and standards, ITS training, 5S improvements, development and implementation of cost and environmental control goals, development and implementation of new and current preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.

Qualifications for this position include a two year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Material Science combined with 4 to 6 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to standardization and production quality methods. Incumbent must have a working knowledge of the steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment. Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must. Successful candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes. Requires the ability to train and guide people. The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills. People management skills a must.

This position directly reports to the department superintendent. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within area of responsibility and other areas of the location. The incumbent will be assigned to an area of responsibility (i.e., safety, cost, training, quality, etc.) or a specific cell. The incumbent should be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization.

The Routine Facilitator I will be responsible for standardization administration as it relates to processes in control standards, management standards, routine procedures, job aids, one point lesions, and process guarantee tables. This position is responsible for ensuring that standardization processes are properly documented and training is provided to personnel responsible for operating in accordance with the standards. This position is accountable for auditing performance, documenting findings, and developing corrective action plans. These duties will include standard compliance audits as well as development and implementation of new and existing standards.

The incumbent lead Failure Analysis when significant problems occur and compares performance to existing standards. This job is responsible for making appropriate updates to standards when needed. This job is responsible for conducting performance audits against standards and developing appropriate corrective action to ensure compliance of standards. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, and resolve conflicts, Must be results oriented and have the ability to motivate others.

The incumbent must perform the above mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.  Employees must also report any situation that may have a detrimental impact to human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Duties will include controlling the work flow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes, and training employees in routine management standards.     
2. Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
3. Coach and develop the team at failure analysis and support the QIS methodology.
4. Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.
5. Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, audits, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, QIS, Kaizen Events, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.
6. Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures.
7. Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
8. Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.
9. Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.
10. Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.  
11. Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area/cell of responsibility cell goal achievement.

Job Summary:

The laborer is an entry level position, reflecting employees with no previous knowledge or experience related to scrap metals and recycling.  The laborer must have the ability to learn and a strong work ethic.  The laborer will assist in several aspects of daily operations such as scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance as directed. 

Under the safety standards of Gerdau the laborer will learn to operate mobile equipment and perform general maintenance duties on machinery.  The laborer must have strong communication skills and use them at all times to ensure safety among co-workers, truck drivers, peddlers, and contractors. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
2. Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
3. Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
4. Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
5. Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
6. Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
7. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
8. Provide excellent customer service
9. Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau

Locations with Rail:

1. For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
2. Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
3. General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
4. Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
5. Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
6. Problem solving input and contributions as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
2. Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau 
3. High School Education preferred but not required.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

This position is open to domestic candidates only.

Empowering people who build the future.

Billet Yard Quality Specialist 

Starting pay $23.05 - $26.50 per hour plus bonus, with an estimated average earning of $68000 - $75000 / year. Generous benefits start on your first day.

Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you want the opportunity to learn different roles? Join us as we empower the future.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with steel 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 auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
• A culture that welcomes 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 – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• Bonuses 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

You Have: 

• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating Dupont schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month.
• Basic computer skills. 
• Basic math skills, problem-solving, ability to multi-task.

Your Purpose:

Your Work:

• Involves simple to moderately complex duties, somewhat repetitive, requiring considerable care in accuracy, alertness, and safety.
• Performs a variety of data entry, counting, calculating and posting of billets cast and placed in billet yard
• Requires identifying quality issues with billets and communicating to appropriate personnel
• Requires physically inspecting billets
• Prepares billets for shipment and writes applicable heat number on each billet
• Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/ or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision.  Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.  Follow all safety regulations and practices.

#TheGerdauWeAreCreating

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

$64000 / year (includes base hourly rate plus scheduled overtime, biweekly production bonus and shift premiums). 

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel, and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. 

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill-finished steel products.  Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities, and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel, and wire rod.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Roll Shop Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to set up and operate a computer numerically controlled lathe to machine all types of new and used rolls to finished size and contour for all sections rolled in the Mill.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Plans working procedures from instructions, prints, computer programs, and work orders

- Slings rolls and places them in a lathe using a crane

- Centers and fastens roll in the lathe

- Barrels new rolls

- Selects and profiles cutting tools for the job in accordance with hardness, machinability, desired contour, and surface of the roll to be turned and set up in the tool holder

- Sets up and operates CNC lathe to turn any type of roll to finished size within close tolerances

- Selects and adjusts speeds and feeds for material to be cut

- Turns rolls to specifications and intermittently checks dimensions for compliance using a protractor, calipers, micrometers, rulers, straights edge, pass templates, and thickness gauges.

- Observes turning of roll, interrupts upon deviation from specifications, and corrects minor errors in a computer program by manually overriding computer

- Operates lathe manually to complete finishing of the roll such as taking out points, blending radii, and using plugs

- Operates milling machine to cut deformations in rolls

- Operates electric discharge machine (EDM) to brand rolls

- Inspects and lubricate equipment

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
2.     - Health, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and life/accidental insurance
3.     - RRSP with company matching
4.     - Employee Assistance Program
5. Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
6. Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, networks, process changes, etc.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.