
Engineering
engineering a better future.
At Gerdau, we're looking for engineers who want to build a better future with steel. Our engineers are hands-on, they’re not afraid to get their hands dirty while also having the ability to manage complex, multimillion dollar CAPEX projects. They’re tasked with implementing and managing the latest in electric arc furnace technology resulting in a direct impact on the cost or quality of our steel.
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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)
Regional Sales Rep
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
BASIC FUNCTION (Primary Purpose):
The primary function of this role is to cultivate strong customer engagement and support the sale of Gerdau product(s), contributing directly to revenue generation
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
% | Description of duty/responsibility |
70% | Establish rapport, trust, and strong relationships with customers through in-person meetings, representing Gerdau professionally and understanding their business needs. This role focuses on how Gerdau’s products and services can help meet those needs. The position involves managing an existing portfolio of customers, with supervised management interactions for strategic or high-priority accounts. It also includes identifying new customer opportunities within the territory through networking, face-to-face visits, trade shows, and referrals from existing customers. While market analysis is required to support territory growth, it should not be the primary focus of the role. Time will be dedicated to prospecting new customers. Suggestions and feedback from these interactions will be reviewed for training purposes. |
15% | Establish the forecast for 2-3 months out based on customers’ needs for tons (use both volume and price) |
5% | Decisions and analysis related to pricing are made in consideration of customer size, strategic importance, and order volume, with flexibility applied to commercial terms to support mutually beneficial outcomes |
10% | Work closely with Inside Sales, Customer Service, Fulfillment, and Marketing teams to ensure a smooth order flow—from encouraging timely order placement to supporting seamless acceptance and delivery. This collaboration helps maintain a well-managed order book and reinforces a customer-first approach across all touchpoints |
Scope
:This position will be responsible for sales and volume within a specific territory and for a specific product line(s). This position will have established sales goals/quotas (volume, forecast accuracy, price) to attain within his/her territory.
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Two – five years of sales experience and a four year degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred experience in the following industries (not required): 1. Steel, 2. Metals Manufacturing, 3. Commodities pertaining to the steel industry, 4. Metals Distribution/Service Centers, 5. General Manufacturing (industrial, car).
Preferred degree in the following areas (not required): 1. Business with Sales and Marketing emphasis, 2. Engineering or Material sciences
Travel Required
Metrics for success:
- Forecast Accuracy
- Hitting volume/tons and prices goals (revenue)
- Developing strong relationships with customers while balancing Gerdau’s needs
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong rapport with a diverse range of customers, ensuring consistent communication and responsiveness to their needs.
- Order Book Management: Proactively manage the order book to ensure accuracy, timely fulfillment, and alignment with customer expectations.
- Account Growth: Expand the existing portfolio by identifying and developing new customer opportunities through networking, referrals, and market engagement.
- Strategic Account Support: Collaborate with leadership on high-priority accounts, contributing to relationship development and commercial strategy.
- Commercial Strategy Execution: Apply flexible pricing and commercial approaches based on customer value, strategic alignment, and order volume.
- New Account Activation: Successfully onboard new customers, ensuring a smooth transition and early engagement with Gerdau’s offerings.
- New Product Development Contribution: Provide customer insights and feedback to support the development or enhancement of products and services.
- Market Analysis: Conduct and interpret market data to support territory growth and inform strategic decisions.
- Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrate a commitment to service excellence through timely issue resolution, proactive communication, and value-added support.
- Territory Development: Balance efforts between servicing existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities, with a focus on long-term growth.
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Job Summary
The Production Labourer (Utility Person) works primarily in the finishing end area of the Gerdau Rolling Mill. This person is responsible for ensuring quality steel bars are prepared and packaged to meet our customers’ needs.
Job Duties
• Handle, sort, stack and bundle finished products and scrap materials
• Inspect finished bar product during continuous processing
• Tag and inventory finished product using automated weighing and piece count systems
• Assist Machine Operators in equipment set-up and aid in troubleshooting
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Operate overhead cranes and forklift
• Communicate clearly over 2-way radio with Machine Operators
• Work independently and/or in a team setting with minimal supervision
• Follow all safety rules
• Perform other activities as required
Working Conditions
• Industrial Rolling Mill with majority of working time indoors
• Physically demanding; lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs) regularly
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking for extended periods
Qualifications
• High School Diploma/GED
• Work in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Good attendance and work ethic
• Must be physically able to perform in a labour intensive environment
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent oral communication, dependability, judgement
• Must be able to work shift work – rotating between days and nights as scheduled
• Must be able to use the following: pneumatic tools, banding equipment, hand-cutting torches, pry bars, grinders, etc.
Hiring Requirements
• All successful candidates must pass a Medical & Ergonomic Assessment
• Background, Education and Criminal record check will be performed
Additional Information
• Starting rate of $30.0493 / hr plus shift premiums when applicable
• Overtime available
• Health/Dental/Life/ AD&D Benefits
• Pension/RSP plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to progress to higher paying positions based on seniority
• All uniforms and PPE provided
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.0493 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
Experience:
• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
• Morning & Night Shift (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
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GENERAL SUMMARY: An Automation Specialist will install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. Must be able to troubleshoot component parts, service and repair industrial process control systems, instrumentation, robotic assembly devices, and computer-controlled equipment designed to reduce human interaction. Work involves a wide range of diversified and complex duties including installation, modification, and programming of complex closed loop and digital electronic equipment. Subject matter expert in the area of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming (Primarily Rockwell and ABB), and HMI Systems. Automation, and instrumentation including motion sensors, control components, load cells, VFD’s, photosensors, camera systems and other vital technology. In addition to maintaining smooth operation, you will operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current automation capabilities and future opportunities. This is a specialized position, and our ideal applicant has considerable experience and education in engineering, robotics, and production automation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs advanced PLC programming and HMI programming, networking, and troubleshooting; setup and install hardware; and as necessary evaluate equipment making recommendation for design changes and improvements. 2. Has expert knowledge and understanding, as well as the ability to modify, ancillary systems or equipment used in conjunction with PLCs such as: operating systems, software packages, drives and/or data acquisition systems, taking care to identify the root causes of equipment failure. 3. May check and calibrate plant instrumentation; routinely checks plant equipment, reheat furnace, melt shop electronic systems or other instrumentation. Will document testing of emergency systems for compliance purposes. Will work with analytic software, calculators, meters, and electronic probes in order to diagnose faults in circuitry. 4. Interprets schematics/blueprints at an expert level. 5. Research, specify, and help source equipment, parts, and digital solutions.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment. 2. Plans and assists engineers and plant leadership with projects that involve installation or modification of equipment. 3. Helps in coordinating the activities and troubleshooting of maintenance employees and contractors on assigned projects. 4. Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed. 5. Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, networks, process changes, etc. 6. Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Associates or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or Automation technology, robotics, or a closely related technical field is preferred. 10 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred. Experience working in an industrial environment. Maintain a thorough and working knowledge/understanding of and be familiar with computer science, mechanics, electronics, machinery, human-machine interfaces, and process controls. Must possess strong math, computer, and electrical skills. Must be familiar with a variety of hand tools and be an excellent problem solver. It is critical to have a thorough understanding of equipment including motors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to read blueprints. Advanced knowledge and verifiable training and/or work experience in: AC/DC motor theory PLC Programing/network configuration Factory Talk HMI system configuration Expert drive knowledge ABB and Rockwell Electrical controls Data acquisition systems, process cameras, HMI Interfaces.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects. Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching. Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F. Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights. Ability to work a shift schedule, including days, nights, and weekends. Ability to work call ins for emergency work when the plant is down. Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
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.
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
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Position located at Milan, TN
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Arranges shipments by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating delivery requirements; placing and expediting orders. Daily reports on what items are being shipped and preliminary shipment bundles have been assigned. Needs to arrange for carrier to deliver steel or segment out shipments where the customer has already arranged for delivery with their own carrier.
Verify delivery instructions and times that the customer has requested
Monitoring availability of truck, rail and barge shipments and dispatching carriers, generating shipping documents and directing the loading of steel
Will negotiate freight rates with local carriers
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
High school diploma and 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)
Skills & Abilities:
Documentation Skills, Data Entry Skills, Telephone Skills, Informing Others, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Dependability, Reporting Skills
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
12-month Materials Science Intern - Quality Control
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
Engineering Leadership Development Program (G. Start) – Whitby, ON
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This position will work out of our Quality Control (QC) department completing various administrative tasks and projects. Join our team as a Metallurgy Intern and immerse yourself in the dynamic environment of a steel mill. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, learn industry best practices, and develop skills in quality control processes. This position will be a full-time, 12-month long internship opportunity.
Please note important information regarding this job opportunity:
- This job opportunity is a 12-month contract position commencing September 2025. Candidates MUST be able to work the full 12-months at full-time capacity. We currently do not honour internships of a shorter duration.
- This job opportunity is tailored towards third year Bachelor's of Materials Science students currently enrolled at recognized accredited University. Candidates MUST be returning to full-time studies following this internship.
- This job opportunity is fully onsite. There are no opportunities for remote work. Candidates MUST be in commutable distance from the facility located at 1 Gerdau Court in Whitby, ON.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the testing and analysis of steel products to ensure quality standards are met. Verify and calibrate measuring equipment.
- Learn and apply metallurgical techniques to assess material properties and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and improve processes. Follow production and report routine results in Melt Shop and Rolling Mills.
- Support the development of innovative solutions for quality enhancement. Participate in new product development.
- Support investigation of customer claims.
- Prepare reports and documentation of findings and recommendations.
ABOUT US:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
ABOUT G. START: GERDAU’S NEXT GENERATION
Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering third year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill.
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
Business Development Analyst Metals Recycling
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
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Business Development Analyst Metals Recycling
We Have:
· A strong global presence with mini-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 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)
· Life/Accidental Life Insurance
· Annual Bonus
· 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:
· A four-year college degree in Finance or Accounting combined with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Development or similar finance role.
· Experience in analyzing Income Statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
· Experience with annual budgeting process, short and mid-term financial forecasting, and financial modeling.
· Possess solid process and project management skills combined with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
· Experience analyzing data and trends, with strong attention to detail, to develop financial models and improve reporting.
· Self-driven and highly motivated, who can thrive in ambiguity, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
Your Purpose:
You will be a key contributor to various ad-hoc finance projects and creating executive level presentations. You will always be pursuing continuous improvement, working to automate and enhance reporting while bringing actionable analysis to all areas of the business and companies of our Portfolio. This is an exciting position where innovation and new ideas with attention to detail and understanding of the business come together to add value to the company and leadership team.
Your Work:
· Evaluating new deals including detailed financial modeling and performing analysis on large data sets
· Supporting M&A execution including diligence process management and working with 3rd party vendors
· Supporting Gerdau strategy initiatives
· Support business unit management with financial or budget questions and requests.
· Stay informed of leading external indicators that could impact the business.
· Ad-hoc projects as needed
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
Vmi Analyst
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordination of inventory replenishment systems and automated order fulfillment for the sales process to ensure proper supply is available and timely delivery to customers. This role will establish, maintain and audit interface data and is responsible for troubleshooting internal or external issues to resolution to ensure the highest level of efficiency and customer satisfaction.
DIMENSIONS:
Locations: All North American Mill Operations
Product Lines: All North American Mill Product Lines
- Rod/SBQ - 1,500,000 tons – $1.0 billion
- Rebar – 2,500,000 tons - $1.4 billion
- Merchant – 1,400,000 tons $ 1.0 billion
- Structural – 1,900,000 tons - $1.4 billion
- Piling/Bantam – 220,000 tons - $200,000 million
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The VMI Analyst will manage inventory levels and replenishment schedules by coordinating various departments within the Operations Planning, Sales and Logistics to execute on the defined strategies. This position will coordinate automated replenishment for enrolled customers by maintaining system data, interface set up and maintenance requirements. The incumbent is responsible for auditing data for inconsistencies in the completed sales and automated replenishment schedule with controlled inventory levels. This position reports to the Sales Process Manager.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-2 years experience in vendor managed inventory, supply chain management and/or distribution planning. SAP APO experience is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated experience in highly analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience. This role will require the ability to handle multiple tasks, and proficiency with integrated business systems, Microsoft office, and general office equipment.
The incumbent must be able to converse in a professional manner with diverse groups, both internal and external, in a professional and articulate manner. This may include, but is not limited to contacting customers for purchase order numbers or sending order confirmations, as well as receiving and resolving service inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers. This role must be able to communicate effectively to maintain customer satisfaction while facilitating the resolution of critical issues, complaints, returns, credits or questions regarding unexpected changes in item activity, product shortages and/or shipping schedule conflicts. This role must work with appropriate sales team and fulfillment management team to address projected stock shortages and recommend timely solutions.
The incumbent must maintain general knowledge of and adhere to GLN North American operations, products, policies and procedures. The position requires maintenance of data and interface requirements, include product or customer additions or removal, inventory source changes, new customer on boarding and forecast validation.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain data tables within SAP to facilitate VMI data conversion, set up and execution.
- Process customer VMI data files from ECC through APO system to sales order creation and validate sales orders created by APO in ECC system.
- Review and analyze output and data for errors, inconsistencies or projected stock shortages.
- Provide reports, analysis and metrics as requested on program performance to management.
- Enter order plans; ensure accuracy according to defined order parameters.
- Follow the process to assess customer needs and requests, utilizing the proper departments to respond.
- Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor both externally and internally.
- Provide overall sales support, assist with new item forms, samples, specifications.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
BASIC FUNCTION
:
The primary responsibility for a Buyer II is the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support production plans throughout a procurement region, per designated commodities/categories. These activities include, but are not limited to the negotiations, maintenance, and execution of national, regional and/or local supplier agreements, as well as, facilitating team-based supplier selection and overall contract management. The incumbent will participate with applicable central commodity teams to develop effective procurement strategies to minimize total costs of category acquisitions then execute approved plans.
Gerdau seeks to disseminate the culture of sustainability throughout its value chain through partnership, communication, awareness and engagement initiatives. As part of this effort, when acquiring products and services, the incumbent should include social responsibility and inclusion by adhering to Gerdau’s principles in safety, ethics, culture, diversity, and community in all activities.
DIMENSIONS:
Annual Purchases: $15 - $75 million per year
Locations Supported: All Mill, Downstream, and Metallics/Raw Materials locations within the region
Commodity/Category Assignments: Multiple commodities/categories for assigned region
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner. The Buyer II oversees all purchasing activities, maintenance, and execution of the procurement process to meet commercial, operating, and cost requirements. Incumbent will participate in the development of tactical plans for procurement, establishing and maintaining effective relations with the supplier base, and the active execution and implementation of national, regional and local supply contracts.
The incumbent should possess knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, procurement procedures, and the ability to analyze technical drawings. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics or related field or at least 6-9 years of direct procurement experience, generating and implementing contracts, as well as, managing purchase orders, documenting negotiations, communications and accounting, taxes, and legal implications is required. A professional certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
The incumbent must be a self-starter, and possess strong skills in negotiations, communications, math, analysis and problem-solving. The incumbent must be able to function independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. High ethical standards, leadership and a strong work ethic are also key attributes. This position requires extensive knowledge of Quality Management Methodologies.
Incumbent should also possess key competencies that are critical to the position. This includes proven consistent high performance in previous positions, live Gerdau’s Principals, highly motivated by new challenges, effectively collaborates up and down the organization, values diversity & inclusion, demonstrates emotional intelligence in their everyday activities, and has an ownership mindset.
The position will require travel to complete job duties and maintain effective relationships with vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations; approximately 10-20%.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain current and thorough knowledge of appropriate local markets and competitive practices as well as procurement systems, company information systems and other business applications.
- Conduct scheduling analysis to determine supply/demand conditions for the needs of the mills supplied. Adjusts quantities and expedites delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with monthly buying plans.
- Act as a liaison with the supplier community in order to establish and maintain market relationships.
- Monitor and maintain continuity of supply and on time delivery as well as physical, safety-related, and environmental aspects of materials purchased. Settle procurement discrepancies within management guidelines to maintain standards and ongoing supply chain activities.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to develop purchasing processes and to determine the best available costs, quality, reliability, continuity and delivery relative to the total cost of ownership.
- Execute purchase contracts in accordance with company policy and guidelines, verify purchase order details, and assure vendor performance. Review and assess vendor capabilities and past performance.
- Gather data, then report activities and regional results to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to help control costs and identify savings opportunities. Occasional presentations will be made to management teams.
- Contribute to the reduction of inventory throughout the region by working with suppliers to monitor, regulate, and liquidate materials. Take corrective actions, when necessary, to support changing conditions in mill demand, supply chain dynamics, etc. Periodic evaluations of Inventory Min/Max levels.
- Assist in the development and achievement of process goals, Annual Action Plans, and the administration of established policies, procedures, and processes.
- Serve as a project lead on assignments across the Mills within designated commodity/category.
- Coordinates with the Central Procurement Team to manage the supply of production and non-production materials and working capital to optimize inventories while researching alternative sources of supply.
- Monitor the actual vs. planned usage of all production and non-production materials assigned to meet inventory targets and maintain consistent supply.
- Manage supply agreements between Central and Region keeping the agreements updated as to pricing, demand, balance and monitor Gerdau and Supplier performance to said agreements in order to ensure the continuity of supply and the commercial relationship.
- Train and communicate specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and safety & environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.
- Facilitate sessions to communicate procurement improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes to regional procurement teams.
- Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business Systems guidelines.
- Manage the acquisition of CapEx equipment and ensure services are carried out according to technical specifications and meeting internal customer needs. Additional CapEx duties may include: management of milestone payments; monitoring of obligations of both the supplier and Gerdau, monitoring and expediting of manufacturing and construction timelines. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of foreign trade and INCO Terms as well as contractual terms and conditions related to the purchase of equipment and construction services.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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.
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
Are you self-driven and intuitive? Do you enjoy analyzing data and forecasting? Are you a confident negotiator? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau we are creating.
We Have:
- A strong global presence with mini-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 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:
- Competitive compensation with annual Bonus.
- Tiered Benefit Plan (Comprehensive Medical & Dental).
- Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.
- Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.
- Corporate Discounts.
- ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
Your Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- A minimum of 6-9 years of indirect transactional procurement experience
- General knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, and procurement procedures and techniques
- Must be a self-starter, possess strong communication, math, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
- High ethical standards and a strong work ethic
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
Your Purpose:
You will be responsible for purchasing goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner. The Buyer II oversees all purchasing activities, maintenance, and execution of the procurement process to meet commercial, operating, and cost requirements. You will participate in the development of tactical plans for procurement, establishing and maintaining effective relations with the supplier base, and the active execution and implementation of national, regional and local supply contracts.
Your Work:
- Maintain current and thorough knowledge of appropriate local markets and competitive practices as well as procurement systems, company information systems and other business applications.
- Conduct scheduling analysis to determine supply/demand conditions for the needs of the mills supplied. Adjusts quantities and expedites delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with monthly buying plans.
- Act as a liaison with the supplier community in order to establish and maintain market relationships.
- Monitor and maintain continuity of supply and on time delivery as well as physical, safety-related, and environmental aspects of materials purchased. Settle procurement discrepancies within management guidelines to maintain standards and ongoing supply chain activities.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to develop purchasing processes and to determine the best available costs, quality, reliability, continuity and delivery relative to the total cost of ownership.
- Execute purchase contracts in accordance with company policy and guidelines, verify purchase order details, and assure vendor performance. Review and assess vendor capabilities and past performance.
- Gather data, then report activities and regional results to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to help control costs and identify savings opportunities. Occasional presentations will be made to management teams.
- Contribute to the reduction of inventory throughout the region by working with suppliers to monitor, regulate, and liquidate materials. Take corrective actions, when necessary, to support changing conditions in mill demand, supply chain dynamics, etc. Periodic evaluations of Inventory Min/Max levels.
- Assist in the development and achievement of process goals, Annual Action Plans, and the administration of established policies, procedures, and processes.
- Serve as a project lead on assignments across the Mills within designated commodity/category.
- Coordinates with the Central Procurement Team to manage the supply of production and non-production materials and working capital to optimize inventories while researching alternative sources of supply.
- Monitor the actual vs. planned usage of all production and non-production materials assigned to meet inventory targets and maintain consistent supply.
- Manage supply agreements between Central and Region keeping the agreements updated as to pricing, demand, balance and monitor Gerdau and Supplier performance to said agreements in order to ensure the continuity of supply and the commercial relationship.
- Train and communicate specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and safety & environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.
- Facilitate sessions to communicate procurement improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes to regional procurement teams.
- Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business Systems guidelines.
- Manage the acquisition of CapEx equipment and ensure services are carried out according to technical specifications and meeting internal customer needs. Additional CapEx duties may include: management of milestone payments; monitoring of obligations of both the supplier and Gerdau, monitoring and expediting of manufacturing and construction timelines. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of foreign trade and INCO Terms as well as contractual terms and conditions related to the purchase of equipment and construction services.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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.
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
Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr
Minot, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58701
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
The Mobile Equipment Operator yard will operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
- Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper working order such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean.
- Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc. while shearing.
- Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
- Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping.
- Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Problem solving input and contributions as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Education/GED preferred.
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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
Production Turning Operator
Huntington, Indiana, United States
Indiana
46750
Empowering people who build the future.
Safety: Maintain Housekeeping in area. Observe and follow all plant and departmental safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a safe work environment. Attend safety meetings. Report/repair any unsafe condition, behavior or
equipment.
Practices: Operates all equipment in Turning Bay. Has proven abilities to problem solve Turning Bay related issues.
Assures that customer requirements and specifications are met.
Quality: Performs all operation and use of gauges and measurement tools related to the Turning Bay. Performs
testing equipment verification.
Maintenance: Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and corrects/repairs equipment malfunctions and
breakdowns. Assists Maintenance and Engineering where needed.
The general job requirements of a Turning Bay Operator are:
· Accurately enter data into
HTIS in a timely fashion
(hourly)
· Complete tallies correctly
· Run the demag
· Know how to unload trucks
including where material
goes
· Load trucks timely and
accurately
· Run transfer car
· Know how to operate and
inspect forklift and crane
safely
· Perform gage verification
· Identify non-conforming
material
· Know customer specific
requirements
· Perform ZF 100% inspection
· Set up and run Rattunde
· Accurately perform all
quality checks associated
with running the Rattunde
and record
Accurately perform all
quality checks associated
with the 100% ZF inspection
· Set up and run Galdabini
bump straightener
· Know the quality policy
· Know the safety policy
· Know where to locate all
JWI’s and SOP’s
· Follow the nonconforming
material procedure using
MQ1
· Perform routine preventive
maintenance
· Taking responsibility of all
outside persons (vendors,
drivers, contractors and
visitors)
· Set up and run turner
· Set up and run Polisher
· Set up and run Hex bundler
· Set up and run NDT
equipment
· Works with minimal
assistance on all equipment
in which previously trained
· Achieve Certified Level 1 or
greater NDT operator status
· Achieve ability to set up all
turning bay equipment with
no assistance, this includes,
but is not limited to writing
new programs at the
Rattunde.
Education
A high school diploma or GED is required. Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment (or
equivalent experience) is preferred.
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
Capital Projects Engineer - Electrical
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Cartersville, GA | Relocation Assistance Available (U.S. only)
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
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
Qualifications Required
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Project Management Professional certification preferred
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading electrical projects involving power systems
- AutoCAD experience is required
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably SAP
- Contractor Management
- Interpersonal and presentation skills
- Self-Motivated
Your Purpose
You will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the project, from business justification to start-up and then to closure and documentation. This can include conducting studies, preparing technical specifications, evaluating vendors, and change management. During project execution, you will be responsible for management of contractors including safety, performance, budget, and schedule for each project assigned. You will also be responsible for the budget, schedule, and performance of all assigned capital projects. You will also coordinate with individual departments throughout the project to coordinate and schedule installation/production disruption. Typical projects will range from $50k to $3M.
As a Capital Projects Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire project lifecycle, including:
- Project Planning & Development: Conduct feasibility studies, develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Project Execution: Oversee the work of contractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards, performance metrics, and budgetary constraints.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various departments to minimize disruption to production and ensure smooth project implementation.
- Change Management: Effectively manage project scope changes and implement necessary adjustments.
- Documentation & Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure timely project closure.
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.
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
Senior Industrial Controls Engineer
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Senior Industrial Controls Engineer
Cartersville, GA | Relocation Assistance Available (U.S. only)
Are you a seasoned Industrial Controls Engineer with a passion for data, automation, and driving innovation in heavy manufacturing? Join a global leader in steel production where your expertise will shape the future of smart manufacturing.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Gerdau, we don’t just make steel — we build the backbone of modern infrastructure. From skyscrapers to cars, our products’ power progress. As a Senior Manufacturing Automation & Data System Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, leading initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and annual bonus
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
- Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Pathing & Professional Development
- Relocation Assistance within the U.S.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and optimize our Level II data acquisition and control systems, with a focus on iBA software and real-time analytics.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation and control software to support evolving production goals.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data insights into operational strategies.
- Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution.
- Champion safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in every task.
What You Bring:
- BS in Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in industrial automation and object-oriented software development
- Heavy manufacturing experience (Steel, Power, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, etc.)
- Proficiency in: VB.Net, C#, Python, HTML
- SCADA, HMI platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, iFix, Simotion)
- SQL/Oracle databases
- Industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus)
- Server and VM management
- Experience with iBA software is a strong plus
- Strong understanding of control theory and networking fundamentals
Your Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Occasional flexibility required for project or support needs
Be Part of Something Bigger:
At Gerdau, we believe in the power of people, technology, and purpose. Join us in shaping a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future — one innovation at a time.
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.
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
Empowering people who build the future.
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:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- 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
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- 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
Piling Sales Manager
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
BASIC FUNCTION (Primary Purpose):
To direct, manage, and significantly influence the sale of products within a designated market area with a focus on effective management of a sales team to meet overall sales goals and business strategy. Responsibilities include expansion into new markets and new customer bases and retention of current customer market share. These responsibilities include planning for both Company and customer considerations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Maintain prices consistent with established sales strategy and market conditions that will support company’s profitability objectives
2. Prepare a shipping and pricing forecast for each product category at the beginning of each month to extend for the next year. The tonnage portion of this forecast to be based on individual customer forecasts with adjustments as deemed appropriate.
3. Attainment of forecast sales volume and price strategie for the region and the Company, including specific strong goals.
4. Organize, develop and maintain an effective sales force and holding them accountable to their goals including territory sales measures. This will include coaching, training and development that will improve overall job performance as well as personnel development.
5. Maintain close personal contact with as many significant current and potential accounts. Ensure customer service and satisfaction is priority.
6. Maintain an in-depth awareness of competitive conditions and recommend pricing and sales strategies which will most effectively counter competitor’s actions.
7. Develop and submit an annual budget for the assigned territories in coordination with Director. Maintain cost objectives in accordance with the budget.
8. Active participation in trade associations.
9. Responsible for customer and product portfolio optimization ensuring a good balance between large and small volume accounts. This includes proper management of exisiting customers and a focus on new customer growth.
10. Sales Manager II will manage a team and no longer have direct territory/quota responsibility but will have accountability for the overall success of the team.
Scope (brief description):
Revenue – $250M - $1B (varies by product line, customers, and fluctuations in the marketplace that impact price per ton)
Breadth of knowledge – understand customers needs, full product knowledge, effective customer management (i.e., maintain current market share as well as expansion of current customer business), securing new customers and extending market share,
Territory Responsibility Tons # of customers # of Reps
No Generally 750k+ minimum (minimum 600k or more) Over 200 3 or more
Supervisory Responsibilities & Reporting Structure:
· Supervises who (level and number): 3 or more Sales Representatives
· Reports to: Director Sales I or II
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Four year degree with; 10 years of experience in Sales with progressively increasing responsibilities in size and complexity of product, territory and/or customer base; consistent history of hitting or exceeding sales quotas and goals; prior experience in leading a team preferred but not required
In lieu of a 4 year degree 11-15 years of experience is acceptable, experience in Sales with progressively increasing responsibilities in size and complexity of product, territory and/or customer base; consistent history of hitting or exceeding sales quotas and goals; prior experience in leading a team preferred but not required
Skills include: Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation, Selling to Customer Needs, Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning, Building Relationships, Coaching and Mentoring, Managing Processes, Market Knowledge, Developing Budgets, Staffing, Ability to manage competing resources or requests, Prioritization
Metrics for Success:
1. Revenue
2. New account generation
3. Organic growth (upsell with current customers)
4. Forecast Accurac
Piling Sales Manager
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION (Primary Purpose):
To direct, manage, and significantly influence the sale of products within a designated market area with a focus on effective management of a sales team to meet overall sales goals and business strategy. Responsibilities include expansion into new markets and new customer bases and retention of current customer market share. These responsibilities include planning for both Company and customer considerations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain prices consistent with established sales strategy and market conditions that will support company’s profitability objectives
- Prepare a shipping and pricing forecast for each product category at the beginning of each month to extend for the next year. The tonnage portion of this forecast to be based on individual customer forecasts with adjustments as deemed appropriate.
- Attainment of forecast sales volume and price strategie for the region and the Company, including specific strong goals.
- Organize, develop and maintain an effective sales force and holding them accountable to their goals including territory sales measures. This will include coaching, training and development that will improve overall job performance as well as personnel development.
- Maintain close personal contact with as many significant current and potential accounts. Ensure customer service and satisfaction is priority.
- Maintain an in-depth awareness of competitive conditions and recommend pricing and sales strategies which will most effectively counter competitor’s actions.
- Develop and submit an annual budget for the assigned territories in coordination with Director. Maintain cost objectives in accordance with the budget.
- Active participation in trade associations.
- Responsible for customer and product portfolio optimization ensuring a good balance between large and small volume accounts. This includes proper management of exisiting customers and a focus on new customer growth.
- Sales Manager I level must manage his/her own territory and quota goal while also managing the overall success of the team (i.e., working manager). Sales Manager II will manage a team and no longer have direct territory/quota responsibility but will have accountability for the overall success of the team.
Scope (brief description):
Revenue – $250M - $1B (varies by product line, customers, and fluctuations in the marketplace that impact price per ton)
Breadth of knowledge – understand customers needs, full product knowledge, effective customer management (i.e., maintain current market share as well as expansion of current customer business), securing new customers and extending market share,
Territory Responsibility | Tons | # of customers | # of Reps | ||
Sales Mgr II | No | Generally 750k+ minimum (minimum 600k or more) | Over 200 | 3 or more | |
Sales Mgr I | Yes | 600k or less | Under 200 | 2 |
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Four year degree required;
Business or related degree preferred, but not required. Advanced Master’s level degree preferred
10 or more years of experience in Sales with progressively increasing responsibilities in size and complexity of product, territory and/or customer base; consistent history of hitting or exceeding sales quotas and goals; prior experience in leading a team preferred but not required
Skills include: Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation, Selling to Customer Needs, Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning, Building Relationships, Coaching and Mentoring, Managing Processes, Market Knowledge, Developing Budgets, Staffing, Ability to manage competing resources or requests, Prioritization
Metrics for success:
- Revenue
- New account generation
- Organic growth (upsell with current customers)
- Forecast Accuracy
General Turn Facilitator (melt Shop)
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
This position is responsible for providing leadership guidance on establishing a productive, high performing and safety conscious working 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 principles for area of responsibility. The GTF provides leadership to the Melt Shop with support to other areas as needed.
Responsibilities include:
1. Controlling the workflow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes,
2. Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
3. Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
4. Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.
5. Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.
6. Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.
Qualifications for this position include: a college degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Business Administration from an accredited university, combined with 5 years of EAF, Secondary Refining, and/or Casting experience, leadership skills, and exposure to standardization and production quality methods. In lieu of the degree, an additional 3-5 years of on-the-job experience as described is acceptable.
HR Generalist
Do you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments where no two days are the same? Are you a people-first problem solver who can balance empathy with efficiency? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact, Gerdau wants you on our team. Relocation assistance will be provided within the United States.
Why Gerdau?
At Gerdau, we don’t just make steel — we shape the future. With a global footprint and a legacy of innovation, we transform millions of tons of raw material into the backbone of industries like construction, automotive, and heavy machinery.
What sets us apart:
- Global Strength: A worldwide leader in steel production with a strong local presence.
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity, foster innovation, and believe in the power of teamwork.
- Rugged & Real: Our environment is tough — and so are we. Safety, sustainability, and grit are in our DNA.
- Growth-Focused: We invest in people, technology, and continuous improvement to build a better tomorrow.
What We Offer
- Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 401(k) with 100% Match: Up to 6%.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We support your growth.
- Career Pathing & Training: Your development matters.
- Employee Assistance & Health Advocate Services: Because well-being is essential.
- A Culture of Empowerment: Your voice matters here.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- Must have 3–5 years of HR experience, in a manufacturing environment with considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration .
- Comfortable in high-temperature, high-noise environments — steel-toed boots required!
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office; PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.
Your Mission
As an HR Generalist at Gerdau, you’ll be the go-to partner for our frontline teams and leadership. You’ll help drive employee engagement, ensure compliance, and support the full employee lifecycle — all while navigating the unique challenges of a rugged industrial environment.
What You’ll Do
- Be a People Champion: Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Drive Engagement: Organize events and initiatives that build morale and connection.
- Support Development: Coordinate training, performance reviews, and succession planning.
- Ensure Compliance: Keep us aligned with federal and state employment laws and maintain accurate personnel records.
- Maintain Compensation: Administer wage and salary policies; and respond to employee questions related to Compensation plans and programs.
- Have a Voice in Goal Setting: Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
- Communicate with Impact: Translate policies and programs into clear, actionable messages.
- Be a Trusted Advisor: Guide leaders through employee issues with empathy and expertise.
Ready to bring your HR skills to a place where steel meets soul? Apply now and help us build the future — one beam, one person, one breakthrough at a time.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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.
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
Industrial Electrician
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
Empowering people who build the future.
$2500 SIGN ON BONUS
$38.28 / hour plus shift premium. Generous benefits starting on your first day!
Job Summary:
Plan, lay out, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities. Need to have knowledge of electrical and electronic wiring specification, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
- Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
- Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
- Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
- Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
- Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
- Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
- Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
- Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes (includes rigging principles), man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
- Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, and checking /adding fluids as needed.
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
- Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
- Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.
- Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Verifiable maintenance technical training.
- Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.
- 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
- Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
- Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.
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.
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
Continous Improvment Specialist
Wilton, Iowa, United States
Iowa
52778
Empowering people who build the future.
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Support the company and employees to find ways to simplify, stabilize, improve and/or innovate routines and processes aiming to achieve superior results in the most significant areas. Provide the company and employees with methodology expertise, training and solutions that support their needs for leveraging results, and be the steward of the methodologies and tools.
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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
Business Development And Sustainability Manager
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
This role will be responsible for creating new business market strategies and increasing existing market share for GLN in the industry and guide our sustainability efforts from the sales front. This role will handle all functions of new business development from calling and visiting all stakeholders, identifying customer needs, evaluating new opportunities to sell all mill products, planning marketing strategies, and developing action plans to engage stakeholders. The primary focus will be to build customer relationships with key stakeholders in the early development phase and strategically drive new business development initiatives. Key stakeholders could be owner/developers, engineers, architects, general contractors, and channel partners. The person will also be responsible for building and executing our commercial sustainability strategy and identifying market trends and needs to bring them to Gerdau and help build our strategy towards that.
NATURE & SCOPE:
- This role reports directly to the Sales Director.
- Plan, develop, and coordinate potential business development opportunities and marketing for Gerdau’s Business Development and Sales group
- Maintain data for Opportunity Pipeline Cadence Review meetings with Leadership team
- Identify key stakeholders and develop engagement action plans to establish sustainable partnerships with key decision-makers
- Oversee business development efforts to research sources, validate leads, identify project risk, review design plans, scope, and schedule
- Determine opportunities and potential conflicts with channel partners while selling Gerdau products and services
- Evaluate and approve project pipeline, project size, potential EBITDA, and potential alternate solutions for the customer
- Assess value proposition to the customer by understanding the customer’s needs and proposing how Gerdau can provide products, services, industry knowledge, and solutions.
- Determine Gerdau’s role in the value chain and solicit RFQ’s, RFP’s and establish customer rapport
- Prepare and review project proposal with leadership team
- Attend and participate in various industry functions and events
- Advise product development teams with all needed commercial information on customers, products, and market intelligence
- Support shipping forecasts aligned with monthly Demand Planning process
- Stay informed of competitors’ activities and customer status, making recommendations and/or changes to servicing requirements to meet sales objectives
- Engage with engineering and architectural firms
- Represent company at non-steel industry conferences (ie. Data Centers Conventions, Cement industry conventions, GC’s Conventions, etc)
- Act as initial primary point of contact for stakeholder relationships
- Attend Business Development, Sales, Leadership, and customer meetings as required by Director.
- Participate in committee meetings and develop a strategy to obtain a position on the association committees
- Liaise with other Gerdau employees to provide industry expertise and direction where appropriate – to include but not limited to:
- Executive Management (as required)
- Metallurgists
- Outside Sales representatives
- Inside Sales representatives
- Sales Managers
- Marketing personnel
- Mill Personnel
- Logistics personnel
- Follow up with stakeholder concerns, complaints and/or requirements in a timely manner
- Provide regular call reports and status updates to Commercial Leadership
- Support preparation of accurate sales forecast around customer and stakeholder base
- Responsible for building sustainability training material and sessions with our customers
- Responsible for training the sales team on environmental/sustainability
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent will meet primarily with key stakeholders who are decision makers or may have strong influences on project decisions; therefore, the incumbent must be able to interact in a professional manner with all levels of customer personnel while promoting and selling Gerdau’s products and services. Considerable tact and diplomacy are required.
QUALIFICATIONS
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field from a four-year accredited college/university.
- Minimum of 6-10 years relevant work experience in engineering, construction, or architecture
- Strong technical knowledge of construction, building science, and design
- Proven expertise in construction and/or steel industry sales and business growth
- Thorough knowledge of steel products, specifications, and their end use
- Strong understanding of how to execute the overall strategy and achieve success through daily activities
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
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- Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Requires decision making, problem resolution, and creative and forward-thinking mindset
- Ability to adapt quickly to various situations, circumstances, and personalities at all levels within and outside the company
- Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively plan and establish/maintain priorities
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Considerable travel is required
- Proactive approach, self-disciplined in character while being a self-starter with the ability to effectively plan and establish/maintain priorities
Mobile Equipment Operator -Bismarck
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58504
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
The Mobile Equipment Operator yard will operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
- Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper working order such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean.
- Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc. while shearing.
- Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
- Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping.
- Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Problem solving input and contributions as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Education/GED preferred.
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for data analysis and vendor reconciliations within the Accounts Payable Department and is the subject matter expert. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities and implementing programs to improve the effectiveness of processes and systems; taking ownership for high data integrity through regular audits; troubleshooting irregularities; partnering with IT to research and correct discrepancies and ensure compliance. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Analyst will perform a variety of research activities and supports multiple functions to develop and support strategic initiatives. The Accounts Payable Analyst reports to the Accounts Payable Manager, for the Shared Services Group-US
NATURE & SCOPE:
Accounts Payable Analyst requires a clear and thorough understanding of implementation and maintenance for Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), including vendor master data, A/P transactional data, A/P end to end processes, service level agreements, key performance indicators as well as strong analytical skills with good business judgment and decision-making skills.
The role identifies and responds to obstacles and/or challenges, handles multiple tasks and projects, thinks creatively, problem solving, communicates effectively, and has a working knowledge of various A/P systems and processes. An important function is to develop strong relationships with internal business partners to ensure procedures are followed and the business needs are met across the company.
The Accounts Payable Analyst position should be experienced/ knowledgeable in the following areas:
- Analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to identify problems and systematically gather data, identify root causes, and address data integrity issues.
- Supporting software system enhancements, implementations, and upgrades
- Supporting business acquisitions and divestitures
- Preparing business process flows and desk procedures/documentation as required.
- Creating test plans, test scripts, and executing system/user testing
- Writing and troubleshooting simple and complex reports
Principal Responsibilities:
- Ensure business requirements from internal and external business groups are met for existing process and fully captured, documented, and implemented for new processes.
- Serves as project team lead for process improvements, system enhancements, testing, documentation, communication etc.
- Champions change management, project management, and collaborates for best practices across supported business groups.
- Ensures data integrity through management of data and effective data processing guidelines. Develops, documents, and implements new and revised processes to improve data integrity.
- Proactively identifies and recommends process improvement and customer service opportunities.
- Develops, maintains, analyzes, and supports reports of varying complexities utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
- Identifies, evaluates, and resolves data anomalies by running reports and performing analysis on selected information.
- Interacts with the team, procurement, and supported locations to complete necessary data management required for data processing and auditing (ex: Metrics Reports).
- Supports initiatives related to research, evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of system enhancements and / or new processes.
- Assists in the development of training material and delivery of training new co-workers or offers refresher training.
- Serves as a positive influence and liaison/resource for team members, staff, and vendor representatives to resolve issues and perform information gathering.
- Supports the development and maintenance of standard work processes, user procedures, guidelines, and documentation with management’s review / approval.
- Supports internal audit and SOX requests by performing associated/assigned tasks.
- Ensures Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are met for the team and recorded on a monthly/quarterly basis, suggesting improvements when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field, or 5 years’ experience in accounts payable or related field.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in office productivity software (ie. Excel) is required.
- Experience with large data set analysis in MS Excel, Power BI, or similar software
- Experience working for a global company and knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Gerdau is currently seeking a Labourer for its Selkirk Recycling location.
Responsibilities include:
A variety of physical labour tasks and activites at various work stations throughout the worksite
- Switchman for DE Railcrane
- Shear clean up and shredder beltman
- Rail track repair
- Operate wheel press
- Remove end caps from railcar wheel assemblies
- Brass shack: peddler piece sorting, battery pile and clean wire
The ideal candidate:
- Will be able to work any assigned shift (days, afternoons, nights)
- Start in an entry level position and advance to higher level positions
- Salary: $23.22/hour
Qualifications:
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apable of performing a labour intensive job outside in the elements- Ability to work in a team environment
- Grade 12 diploma or GED is required
- Experience in operating heavy mobile equipment and machinery would be an asset
- Possess excellent communication skills, great work ethic and very good attendance
Additional Incentives:
Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance
- RRSP with company matching
- Employee Assistance Program
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.
Railcar Switch Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Railcar Switch Operator
Do you enjoy working outdoors and climbing railcars? Are you detail-oriented, a problem solver, and have a safety mindset? Do you want to work in a rugged and exciting environment? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
We Have:
A strong global presence with mini-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 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
Your Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Mobile equipment operation experience.
- Basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Flexibility to work a 12 hour rotating schedule days, nights and two weekends a month.
Your Purpose:
Your primary responsibility will be for safety at all times. You will be responsible for proper track alignment, planning, and positioning the railcars in the yard. You will be inspecting the railcars land track throughout the day. Also, loading prepared ferrous materials into the railcars.
- Engage and disengage track switches to switch cars for loading, unloading, making up or breaking up of trains.
- Manually knuckle and un-knuckle rail cars, climb on and off rail cars, and assist in re-railing derailed rail cars.
- Operate scale system via computer and maintain weigh-ticket files while checking for accuracy of scale and related systems.
- Perform a visual inspection of vendor scrap to confirm grades of different types of raw materials and inspect each load for non-conformities.
- Monitor weigh-tickets for accuracy of inventory movement charge numbers.
- Maintain communication with the locomotive operator by radio and hand signals.
- Safety for Rail Contractors making on-site repairs.
- Spot, determine areas of concern on track, gauging issues, broken track, frogs, etc.
- Cleaning and repairing of switches (shimming, butterflies, etc.)
- Repair of run-through switches.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings and activity.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
- Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
- Ability to work in all environmental weather conditions which includes rain, sleet, snow, heat, humidity, and sun.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
- Ability to ride railcars.
- Ability to climb and hold on to railcar using 3 points of contact.
- Ability to work around hazardous materials.
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.
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
Category Management - Indirect Services & Mro
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Category Management- Indirect Services -Electrical, Mechanical, Repairs in Midlothian, TX
Are you an innovative person who enjoys spearheading projects? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to plan, problem-solve, and negotiate? Are you looking for an environment that welcomes new ideas and promotes teamwork? Join us we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
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 automotive 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:
- Competitive compensation with annual STI Bonus
- 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
- 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
Your Qualifications:
- A four-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Professional certification in Procurement preferred.
- 3-5 years of procurement experience with exposure in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- 3-5 years of experience in indirect electrical and mechanical services and repairs strategies.
- Previous experience in project management, strategic planning, performance management, legal contract negotiations, and working in cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience in global sourcing initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and SAP knowledge is required.
- Working knowledge in the contemporary procurement process is required.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Strong analytical and computer skills (MS Office Suite) are a must. SAP is preferred.
- Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Your Purpose:
You will report to the Procurement Operations Manager. The primary function of this position is to effectively coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process by developing effective supply programs that decrease the total cost of ownership. These activities include but are not limited to the development and execution of procurement strategies, bid process and negotiations, team-based supplier selection and development, and contract management. You will be responsible for incorporating sustainability principles in its sourcing parameters and in the management of suppliers as a way to promote sustainable development. As part of this effort, when acquiring products and services, you will work to ensure the adherence of its suppliers and contractors to Gerdau’s Sustainability Policy and Code of Ethics for Third Parties. Gerdau seeks to disseminate the culture of sustainability throughout its value chain through partnership, communication, awareness and engagement initiatives.
Your Work:
- Lead the development of procurement strategies for Indirect Services and Repair categories at all levels, ensuring cost-effective results, and ethical procurement practices.
- Analyze category market attributes such as the number of suppliers, competitiveness, logistics, technology, criticality, market complexity, alternative products, etc.
- Engage internal customers to fully understand the impact of each category on the operation.
- Utilize market and business intelligence to effectively develop procurement strategies.
- Continuously gather and maintain pertinent key supplier and market intelligence for assigned categories, such as financial performance, business activities, negotiation history, cost drivers, and supplier performance in order to support effective decision making, negotiation planning, and to reduce supply chain risk.
- Negotiate, develop, and manage supply agreements for assigned categories.
- Lead the development of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals.
- Effectively manage the competitive bid process.
- Analyze competitive bids and develop negotiation strategies.
- Negotiate and develop agreements for assigned categories.
- Identify opportunities to lower costs through negotiation strategy development and identifying product alternatives.
- Ensure contracts are accurately initiated and maintained. This includes key information such as price, specifications, lead time, incoterms, etc.
- Effectively execute the supplier performance evaluation and development process with key stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance and engage key stakeholders for input.
- Periodically meet with suppliers to develop actions to improve supplier performance and/or capabilities.
- Work with key stakeholders to identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement opportunities to decrease the total cost of ownership.
- Annually meet with key stakeholders to identify areas for continuous improvement as it pertains to procurement.
- Facilitate the engagement of suppliers to assist in the action plan to improve the total cost of ownership.
- Stay engaged with business activities by attending routine meetings with key stakeholders.
- Respond promptly to internal customer needs.
- Participate and act as a facilitator on cross-functional teams (procurement and operations)
- Carry out company policies regarding procurement practices, standards, and ethical conduct to ensure a fair, effective, and competitive sourcing process throughout the organization.
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures regarding the service delivery model and the strategic procurement process. Train procurement staff and non-procurement personnel on processes and procedures.
- Under the direction of senior procurement personnel, work with local and regional procurement and operations personnel to implement inventory policies for assigned categories.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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.
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
Empowering people who build the future.
Metals Recycling Supervisor Guelph
Job Summary
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Oversee the activities of the Recycling yard personnel and coordinate multiple tasks for the purpose of collecting & sorting scrap into various grades, and coordinating with Sales & Purchasing the transfer of sorted material to customers (internal & external). The basic function of this position is to ensure that operating personnel perform their duties in order to fulfill the requirements of their job duties pertaining to the Recycling yard operations in a safe and timely manner.
Nature and Scope
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This position reports to the Division Manager, and is responsible for overseeing the activities of movement of scrap through out the operation, as well as training, testing and auditing of the Recycling Yard Operators. The Supervisor will assist in the development of standard operating procedures used by Recycling personnel to fulfill their position duties. The majority of the standards developed will be safely moving traffic and products throughout the Yard. The Recycling Yard Supervisor will work with a variety of outside sources and must be able to interact with other Recycling Yard location personnel, Regional Managers, Customers and Scrap Suppliers. The incumbent should have a working knowledge of scrap and metal grades and must know the different types of steel scrap that is charged into the furnace and the quality requirements in order to make quality finished products. The Recycling Supervisor will be responsible to ensure the proper recording of weight of incoming scrap and outgoing finished product to ensure proper acknowledgement of receivables as well as shipments for proper payment.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Supervise scrap yard personnel for the proper placement of scrap cars and trucks within the Yard safely.
- Responsible for the organization of incoming and outgoing scrap.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and subsequent solution of equipment breakdown problems.
- Responsible for proper operation and utilization of equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair.
- Responsible for initiating, writing, training and auditing personnel on procedures for the Scrap Yard.
- Responsible for the scheduling of personnel, work hours reported by the people, and documentation of any oral or written disciplinary action required.
- Coordinates with Traffic, and Sales & Purchasing Department to coordinate the timely loading/unloading trucks. In addition, duties may include scheduling overtime to work additional hours to unload customers with scrap.
- Responsible for working with the scrap inspector for the proper inspection of incoming scrap by truck. The final decision of either accepting or rejecting incoming scrap will be made.
- Responsible for leading team activities to accomplish improvement goals including facilitating crew meetings.
- Responsible for Departmental housekeeping.
The Individual:
- University Degree plus 2-3 years related work experience or 5-7 years experience in the Scrap Metal industry
- Excellent communication skills are a necessity to interface with customers, scrap suppliers and personnel.
- Working knowledge of scrap and metal grades and must know the different types of steel scrap
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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
Scrap Inspector I - Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58103
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
Receive, process and visually inspect incoming scrap with the ability to determine the grade in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verify and document supplier’s contents by visually inspecting load against the weight ticket obtained from the supplier. Apply knowledge of the different types of scrap in order to accept, downgrade, or reject the load as needed. Responsible for documenting any non-conforming material.
- Manually remove or signal crane operator to remove pieces of unwanted material. Attach the weight of any non-conforming material to each ticket to ensure proper deductions.
- Identify any environmental or safety issues (e.g., gas tanks, enclosed cylinders, batteries, stored energy sources in the load, etc.) and ensure proper disposal.
- Use portable scanner to process the supplier’s load, entering the contents of the load into the SAP computer system while ensuring the data is accurately entered for inventory control purposes.
- Communicate with crane operators and direct traffic to the correct location to be unloaded while being mindful of traffic flow.
- Responsible for ensuring all truck drivers follow company guidelines and procedures.
- Use the hand held Radiation Detector as needed to inspect loads.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Monitor all loads and material for potential fire hazards.
- Follows all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Maintains communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Work independently and as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
- Complete training requirements to perform other occupations as needed.
- Assists maintenance and operations personnel as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
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 clear and orderly fashion. Follow all safety regulations and practices.
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.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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
Hydraulic Repair Technician
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
JOB: Hydraulic Repair Technician “A”
SCOPE
Primary: - Inspects plant hydraulic equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc.
- Troubleshoots and analyzes repair, installation and determines best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
- Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
- Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Adjust equipment for proper operating characteristics, making either temporary or permanent repairs.
- Operates machine tools, such as drill press, pipe threading machine, power tools, etc.
- Performs all rigging as necessary.
- Performs pipefitting and other repairs of hydraulic lines as required and fabricates hose assemblies.
- Assembles or align gears, bearing and shafts, involving press, sliding and running fits in hydraulic pumps.
- Changes, sets up and adjust equipment as required by current operating equipment conditions.
- Designs alterations to existing hydraulic system.
- Performs minor electrical work required in the servicing, installation and repair of directional valves. Solenoids, etc.
- Reads, understands schematics, drawing and makes sketches if necessary for repair or installation work.
- Documents all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- All other tasks assigned by management.
Secondary: - Works with repair crew on emergency and other breakdowns as required.
- Purchases part for hydraulic systems and assures that necessary spare parts and assemblies are available.
- Performs light welding where required in association with routine/emergency repair or installation work.
- Observes good housekeeping and safety on the job site, hydraulic repair shop and maintenance shop.
- Utilization of EMM and GBS concepts.
>TRAINING AND/OR BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year hydraulics experience and Hydraulics Journeyman’s Card
or
- 6 years hydraulics experience without Journeyman's Card
- High school diploma or GED
and
NEW/EXISTING EMPLOYEES MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Pass all testing requirements
- Complete training checklist for this position
REPORTS TO:
>DIRECTLY: Maintenance Supervisor
>INDIRECTLY: Superintendent of Maintenance
QUALITY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Machinery must be maintained to obtain the highest quality possible
- Employee will follow current Quality System policies and practices to strive for zero defects and continuous improvements.
SAFETY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must lock out all equipment prior to repairing it.
- Must perform all repairs following Gerdau Safety Policies.
- Observe and follow all departmental safety rules and regulations (inc. Cardinal Safety Rules).
COST/PRODUCTION RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All equipment must be maintained to minimize plant down time.
ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
- Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training (inc. fugitive dust).
- Responsible for spill prevention, containment, response and clean up or assist in clean up of material spills.
- Tasks which have significant environmental impacts are (i.e. process pond water, spill prevention, KO61 dust (bag house dust) PM’s and calibration of equipment).
Note: The information listed in this description reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job identified. This information is not to be construed as a list of the work details and requirements that this job may be required to perform from time to time.
The incumbent is responsible for his/her safety as well as his/her colleagues, seeking continuous improvement related to employee’s health and safety, environment and the process efficiency and customer’s satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions.
Roll Shop Assembler
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Work with a steel industry leader and apply your industrial or manufacturing background to a long-lasting and impactful career at Gerdau. Your work will be essential in helping us roll steel products that meet the highest standards of quality around the world in a variety of industries such as automotive, appliance, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment. Join Gerdau and experience an empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create your future.
$63000 - $68000 / year which includes biweekly hourly pay, production bonus, shift premium, and 354 hours of annual scheduled overtime.
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
- Short- Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Bi-weely Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
Qualifications You Will Need:
- The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred or successful completion of an entrance exam.
- 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
- The ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month. (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
- Basic computer skills.
- General math, advanced problem solving, ability to multi-task..
- Ability to use charts, schedules, and touchscreens when applicable.
- Ability to interpret instructions and use adjustable controls, measuring instruments, and gauges.
Your Purpose:
You will assist with maintaining roll/guides inventory, equipment changes, and building the rolling mill stands for production.
Your Work:
- Use shop mathematics together with the use of blueprints, specifications, charts, tables, and computer and precision measuring instruments.
- Assembly of straightener rolls/guides, shear blades, and saw blades and inspect for conformance to specifications.
- Rebuild old guides and rolls, first removing slag with scrapers, pry bars, cutting torches, or hammers.
- Disassemble previously installed mill stands and install and align new rolls.
- Set and adjust bolts to position rolls on mill stands using wrenches and bars.
- Assemble and grease mill stands using hand and
pneumatic
t
ools and operate the offline setup verification system. - Perform equipment changes related to the building of the mill stands, which may include rolls, chocks, lubrication systems, water sprays, and guides.
- Ensure roll/guides and consumable inventory levels are replenished and validated.
- Assist and support mill changeovers and cobble removal.
- Perform routine equipment care, record, and inspection on vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Operate overhead cranes to transfer products or materials.
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.
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
Continuous Improvement Specialist I
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Empowering people who build the future.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the Corporate Continuous Improvement Leader, support the company and employees to find ways to simplify, stabilize, improve and/or innovate routines and processes aiming to achieve superior results in the most significant areas. Provide the company and employees with methodology expertise, training and solutions that support their needs for leveraging results, and be the steward of the methodologies and tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Work with leaders to identify gaps and/or opportunities for improvements
• Lead, participate or support critical projects
• Provide training, coaching and expertise on methods and tools to support employees’ development
• Pursue process simplification and better productivity
• Provide guidance where needed
• Manage budgets and control costs related to projects
• Learn and apply/transfer knowledge about Methodology Concepts and Tools, when needed
• Manage and support use of Six Sigma, QIS, Ideas, etc.
• Support the use of process stabilization and routine management
• Coordinate/support ISO, QS, TS certifications
• Provide software administration and training
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications necessary at the entry to this role and critical for the satisfactorily performance of essential duties. The education credentials must be earned from an accredited school/college/university.
Education: High School Diploma and Post Secondary School Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field + 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Work Experience: Practical training pertaining to business systems use, quality tools, lean manufacturing, and some statistical analysis
Certifications such as Quality Process Analyst, DMAIC Green Belt, Certified Project Manager (CPM) are an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of improvement methods (PDCA, DMIAC, TPM, Lean, Project Management, ISO/TS/QS, etc.) and quality tools (including problem-solving software.
Possesses a working knowledge of steel manufacturing, fabrication methods / techniques, and supporting areas of the business (Commercial, People, Finance, IT, etc.) is preferred.
In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the individual must possess the following skills and be able to: work effectively with others as part of a team; attentively listen, speak, and write effectively; maintain positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations, builds trust and gains buy-in from stakeholders at all levels, seek opportunities to contribute, practice ownership of assignments and project work, recommend evidence-based solutions and correlate the work with the organization's larger goals.
Candidate is required to have a valid passport and will travel up to 75% of their time to collaborate with the GLN business locations and Brazil. The balance of the time the candidate will report into the location.
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
Continuous Improvement Specialist I
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Empowering people who build the future.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the Corporate Continuous Improvement Leader, support the company and employees to find ways to simplify, stabilize, improve and/or innovate routines and processes aiming to achieve superior results in the most significant areas. Provide the company and employees with methodology expertise, training and solutions that support their needs for leveraging results, and be the steward of the methodologies and tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Work with leaders to identify gaps and/or opportunities for improvements
• Lead, participate or support critical projects
• Provide training, coaching and expertise on methods and tools to support employees’ development
• Pursue process simplification and better productivity
• Provide guidance where needed
• Manage budgets and control costs related to projects
• Learn and apply/transfer knowledge about Methodology Concepts and Tools, when needed
• Manage and support use of Six Sigma, QIS, Ideas, etc.
• Support the use of process stabilization and routine management
• Coordinate/support ISO, QS, TS certifications
• Provide software administration and training
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications necessary at the entry to this role and critical for the satisfactorily performance of essential duties. The education credentials must be earned from an accredited school/college/university.
Education: High School Diploma and Post Secondary School Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field + 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Work Experience: Practical training pertaining to business systems use, quality tools, lean manufacturing, and some statistical analysis
Certifications such as Quality Process Analyst, DMAIC Green Belt, Certified Project Manager (CPM) are an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of improvement methods (PDCA, DMIAC, TPM, Lean, Project Management, ISO/TS/QS, etc.) and quality tools (including problem-solving software.
Possesses a working knowledge of steel manufacturing, fabrication methods / techniques, and supporting areas of the business (Commercial, People, Finance, IT, etc.) is preferred.
In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the individual must possess the following skills and be able to: work effectively with others as part of a team; attentively listen, speak, and write effectively; maintain positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations, builds trust and gains buy-in from stakeholders at all levels, seek opportunities to contribute, practice ownership of assignments and project work, recommend evidence-based solutions and correlate the work with the organization's larger goals.
Candidate is required to have a valid passport and will travel up to 75% of their time to collaborate with the GLN business locations and Brazil. The balance of the time the candidate will report into the location.
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
Learning And Development Specialist
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Empowering people who build the future.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health Savings Account with company contributions & Flex Spending Accounts
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Incentive programs that include bi-weekly production bonuses
- Career Progression System with Training & Development
- Paid uniforms and all PPE required
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for coordinating the Learning and Development process and providing effective training programs at the assigned steel mill location. This position will support in identifying the local training needs, developing training content, managing training items and curricula in the Learning Management System, and coordinate the execution of training sessions locally. The incumbent will also perform other Human Resources duties and assist with the development of overall HR programs as required.
NATURE & SCOPE:
The Learning & Development Specialist reports directly to the Human Resources Manager but will also coordinate activities with the Corporate Organizational Development Team.
This position is responsible for coordinating the assessment of current training needs, will provide support in the development of training content specific for the location, manage the local training items and curricula in the Learning Management System, Coordinate and continuously improve the onboarding experience, be a local reference for the employees regarding training execution and LMS administration.
This individual will also coach/mentor the management team on effective training methods and methodologies, provide support to supervisors and managers when they deliver the critical processes training to operators, and create an environment where all employees have a self-development orientation.
The incumbent develops and coordinates the location’s training initiatives and works closely with the Corporate Organizational Development Team to implement skills and leadership training programs. Monitors and evaluates training programs and techniques and recommends revisions where necessary. Also coordinates the orientation/integration programs for all new hires and/or transferred employees.
Although the primary focus of this position is on the training needs for the assigned location, this position will spend time performing other human resources processes when needed.
JOB FUNCTION:
- Coordinate the Learning and Development process for the assigned location
- Assess local training needs, support the development of training content and facilitate training sessions when needed.
- Responsible for managing the Learning Management System for all local items and curricula, as well as the integration with the Document Control System.
- Implement all corporate and division training programs.
- Responsible for location training facilities, materials, equipment, and training records, and training procedures.
- Responsible for record-keeping, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of training programs conducted at the location.
- Coordinate the onboarding program of all new hires and/or transferred employees.
- Employee Engagement.
- Social Responsibilty.
- Assist with other Human Resources processes when needed.
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources or Organizational Development, preferably with experience and knowledge in learning and development.
- Ability to design and develop training and development programs.
- Knowledgeable of tools and trends in learning and development.
- Training facilitation skills.
- Computer skills including Office 365
- Knowledge and experience with Learning Management Systems, preferably Success Factors.
- Be organized and have good time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence others and build relationships.
- Ability to be responsive and focus on assisting and supporting internal customers.
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
Forklift Saw Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Build Your Future with Gerdau – Forklift/Saw Operator
Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and being part of a team that builds something meaningful? At Gerdau, we’re not just making steel—we’re shaping the future. Join us in our cultural and digital transformation and help create the Gerdau We Are Creating.
Pay & Schedule
$63,000–$68,000/year total compensation
Hourly pay: $20.43/hr to start, increasing to $22.08/hr after 90 days
Production bonus + shift premium
354 hours of scheduled annual overtime
What We Do
We turn raw materials into steel products used in cars, buildings, appliances, and more. Our mills support industries that keep the world moving.
What We Offer
- Day-one benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Prescription
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement & career training
- Life insurance, EAP, and health advocate services
- A safe, diverse, and team-oriented workplace
What You’ll Do
- Cut and bundle steel to meet custom orders
- Operate saws, cranes, forklifts, and conveyors
- Perform quality checks and follow ASTM standards
- Keep your area clean and organized (5S)
- Communicate clearly with your team and follow safety rules
What You Need
- 1–3 years of industrial or production experience
- Forklift and/or crane experience
- Ability to pass Gerdau’s entrance and fit-for-duty exams
- Physical ability to lift, climb, bend, and operate equipment
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Gerdau, we invest in people, processes, and technology to build a better future—for our employees and our communities. If you're ready to grow your skills, earn great pay, and be part of a team that values your work, apply today.
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..
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
Laborer - Ottawa Location
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
K2R 1G7
Empowering people who build the future.
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:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- 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
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- 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
Industrial Electrician
Wilton, Iowa, United States
Iowa
52778
Electricial Technician: $38.90 / hr.
Sign-On Bonus: $10k*
- * (paid in 3 increments)
Job Description:
- Employees will complete all required regulatory/safety training & will follow all safety rules & requirements including maintaining a clean work area.
- Receives wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done.
- Provides general assistance in assessing all types of circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings as required to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, program, time, construct, modify, or service all types of electrical and electronic devices and systems, including communication systems, various mill and production equipment, electronic computing and control systems power and distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing and control devices, indicating devices and gauges, etc.
- Plans details of working procedure to find material or replacement needs and selects a logical approach to "trouble shooting" and repair problems. Answers trouble calls.
- Makes sketches of parts and layouts.
- Assembles, installs conduit, inspects, adjusts, repairs, or replaces faulty parts and wiring on all types of electronic devices. Uses test equipment and hand tools to locate and properly repair equipment to ensure it is operating safely, efficiently, and effectively.
- Installs conduit, switches, controls, and fixtures. Assists in the connection of all types of electrical or electronic equipment as required for new equipment installation or replacements.
- Assist in the installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of high voltage switch gear, cables, insulators, bushings, etc.
- Utilize all required computer systems for planning, executing, and reporting
- Certification in fork truck, various overhead cranes, man-lifts (scissor lifts) and other mobile equipment as required in maintenance activities.
- Performs all other plant electrical maintenance as required.
- Perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed
- Works with repair crews as directed.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED with Successful completion of all requirements necessary to graduate from the Wilton Maintenance Training Program and/or successfully meeting the following requirements
- Passing the proficiency tests for the various coursework of the Wilton Maintenance Training Program or
- Equivalent maintenance work experience in an industrial environment performing the technical requirements
- Open to working a rotating shift that includes days, afternoons, nights and weekends.
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
“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.
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”
Plant Utility B
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas
72916
Empowering people who build the future.
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.
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana.
With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America, Europe, Brazil, and soon to be India, the Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
The Plant Utility employee is responsible for performing all rework functions as necessary with respect to NDT lines, Autoline, and/or the rework grinding tables. This position will report to the Rework Facilitator(s).
Operation of grinding equipment for surface conditioning and bar end regrinds. Operation of banding equipment. Calibration of hand tools and/or precision equipment as needed. Inspect product and documents to ensure that the product meets all product specifications requirements. Adherence to standards and procedures in regards to bar identification, bar accountability, and record keeping. Operate pendant and/or remote control overhead cranes.
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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.
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
Product Owner
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
This hybrid Product Owner role plays a pivotal part in delivering customer-focused digital products and solutions. Responsible for driving the on-time, high-impact delivery of digital features, this position ensures that business goals and user needs are effectively translated into product requirements, technical configurations, and actionable solutions. In addition to traditional product ownership, this role requires hands-on engagement in workflow design, business rule implementation, and technical problem-solving to ensure system solutions are robust, scalable, and business-ready.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & REPORTING STRUCTURE:
- Supervises who (level and number): N/A (none) but some coaching is expected
- Reports to: Commercial Program Manager
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Collaborate with business stakeholders (Sales, Operations, IT) to gather and define business needs.
- Translate business requirements into technically detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
- Own and prioritize the product backlog to maximize customer value and business impact and reduce waste.
- Design & Development
- Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation through design, development, and delivery.
- Align feature development with the overall product roadmap and strategic goals.
- Act as the central liaison between development teams and stakeholders to ensure roadmap clarity.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to define and evolve future product enhancements.
- Manage backlog grooming and prioritization based on impact, feasibility, and user value.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
- Perform hands-on testing to ensure feature quality and readiness.
- Provide updates and training to stakeholders and end-users.
3. Admin, Technical Configuration, Workflows & Back-Office Execution
- Manage back-office and other administrative functions to support applications.
- Define and implement business rules and logic using configurable back-office platforms.
- Design, configure, and manage workflows that support business processes and automation.
- Partner with developers, architects, Dev Ops, and system admins to validate feasibility, assist with technical designs, and ensure scalable solutions.
- System & Process Analysis
- Conduct gap analyses between current system capabilities and business requirements to determine the changes needed.
- Identify improvement opportunities across digital tools, workflows, and integrations.
- Support testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting during feature development and rollout.
- Stays informed about future technologies that can be applied to solutions.
- Works with the development team to ensure that technical debt is tracked and helps to retire TD.
- User Enablement & Feedback Loop
- Lead user training sessions and create documentation to support adoption.
- Act as a feedback loop between users and development teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor product usage and gather insights to inform future enhancements.
- Reporting & Strategic Support
- Provide KPI reporting and product performance insights to leadership.
- Support strategic planning through data analysis and stakeholder alignment.
Track progress against delivery milestones, ensuring projects stay on time and on scope.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, or Business Analyst, preferred in SAP environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Preferred experience in configuring business workflows and automating processes using workflow engines or low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Salesforce, ServiceNow)
- Ability to define, manage, and execute business rules from configurable back-office tools
- High-level understanding of system architecture, data models, APIs, and system integrations. Able to access and analyze data using SQL.
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure, MS Office, Service Now, or similar platforms
- Experience in or knowledge of the following industries is a plus:
- Steel
- Metals Manufacturing
- Commodities (steel-related)
- Service Centers
- General/Industrial Manufacturing
- Travel: Minimal, estimated at 2–5 overnights per quarter.
- Soft Skills:
- Able to collaborate with others to make decisions. Approachable, active listener, conflict resolution and the ability to energize and motivate others by sharing the value of any enhancements with the team. Ownership mindset: takes responsibility to drive results and hold others accountable.
- Presentation skills: able to conduct Agile ceremonies that include sprint planning and sprint demos.
- Able to provide and receive feedback in a professional manner.
- Problem solving skills: able to apply problem solving methods to identify a process changes.
- Analytical skills: patience to break down problems, identify actionable steps, document process flows, analyze patterns in data.
Industrial Millwright
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Pay:
$31.55/hour (plus scheduled overtime, biweekly production bonus and shift premiums).
$1000 Sign On Bonus - to be paid as soon as administratively possible after start date.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health Savings Account with company contributions & Flex Spending Accounts
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Incentive programs that include bi-weekly production bonuses
- Career Progression System with Training & Development
- Paid uniforms and all PPE required
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Job Summary:
Performs maintenance necessary to keep plant, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating condition. Work involves a wide range of methods and procedures on a variety of routine and non-routine duties to adequately and properly diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment. Troubleshoots basic mechanical assemblies to determine whether a pump, gearbox, hydraulic system or pneumatic system can be repaired or needs to be replaced, whether to replace or repair worn parts, and amount of lubrication needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works from drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, machine operation and maintenance manuals, work order requests, and oral instructions to install, adjust, repair, and perform assigned maintenance duties.
- Position, fit and weld components to assemble structural forms, machinery frames, plant equipment, attachments or accessories, and building parts according to blueprints or knowledge of structural and metal characteristics. Utilizes various specialty cutting and welding equipment.
- Troubleshoots and services pumps, gear boxes, motors, cranes, and hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed at an intermediate level.
- Periodically inspects conditions of plant operating machines and equipment for preventative maintenance purposes. Inspects and performs routine equipment care on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, and cranes.
- Tears down, replaces, repairs, installs, and assembles simple equipment parts, components, and accessories.
- Cuts, bends, and threads conduit, pipe, and tubing.
- Maintains specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage.
- Requires interpretation of schematics/blueprints at an intermediate level.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Operates mobile equipment to lift and transport materials including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
- Ensures daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles/mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed.
- Follows all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Assists in training of coworkers as needed.
- Maintains communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
- Assists maintenance personnel as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- AAS in industrial maintenance and maintenance reliability certifications are preferred.
- Verifiable maintenance technical training.
- Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.
- 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
- Advanced knowledge of the following maintenance disciplines: AC/DC motors, gear box mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E, and common maintenance hand tools.
- Intermediate knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, stick and tig welding and rigging principles.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
- Reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
- Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and weekends.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
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.
Production General Helper
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
$500 SIGN ON BONUS This position is open to domestic candidates only. 21.65-22.11 hour depending on starting job ($20.75 + shift premium until trained after 90 working days). Generous benefits starting on your first day!
Performs general labor work and housekeeping in or around the plant as directed. To provide general labor for work in the steel bar processing areas to train in all steel processing lines of progression. Will be used to fill in entry level positions where qualified.
Using hand tools, grinders, banding tools, overhead cranes,and other associated mobile equipment and designated safety equipment. Remove bent, damaged, and shortened pieces from machines, conveyor system, transfer tables/ beds, and finished bundles. Manually stack and band products as directed.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Work experience in an industrial setting a plus
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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.
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
Yard Operator Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma
73149
Empowering people who build the future. This position is open for domestic candidates only.
Job Summary:
The Yard Operator has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an important part of operational needs. The Yard Operator requires knowledge of scrap grading, or have the ability to learn. The Yard Operator will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing, mobile equipment operation, and performing general maintenance duties.
The Yard Operator will be expected to safely operate a material handling crane or loader in order to accomplish daily tasks. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers about the quality of material and shipping requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Work involves a variety of tasks, simple through moderately complex in nature, requiring some care to ensure correct procedures are being followed.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified.
- Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap inspected against quality, and environmental standards and appropriate deductions and downgrades are applied. Communicate findings with the scale in a timely manner.
- Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Identify deductions and downgrades.
- Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards.
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
- Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clear and orderly fashion.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
- Participation in daily safety routine.
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable)
- Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed.
- Operate the Baler Operation.
- Assist in nonferrous processing; including segregation of materials to upgrade products. For example: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, etc.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler (where applicable).
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education at a minimum.
“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 or recruiting@gerdau.com”
Licensed Mechanic (310s, 310t, 433a)
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
Raw Materials Operations - Licensed Mechanic – STRAIGHT DAYS
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking to hire one (1) Licensed Mechanic at our Whitby Shredder location. The successful candidate will possess one of the following licenses: 310S, 310T, or 433A.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
· Hourly Rate: $34.11/hr.
· Shift Schedule: straight days.
· Pay Schedule: weekly, on Fridays.
· Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities. The first two (2) hours worked above 40 weekly hours are paid at time and one half. Authorized hours of overtime in excess of two (2) hours are paid at double time. Any hours worked on Sunday are paid at double time.
· Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays. If required to work on a holiday, all hours worked will be paid at double time.
· Personal Protective Equipment: 100% company provided, including safety boots.
Medical & Dental Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
Pension Plan: the Company contributes $3.55 on every hour worked. No mandatory employee contributions.
Vacation: vacation pay is calculated on years of service and paid by percentage weekly.
WHAT YOU OFFER:
· Skilled Trades Ontario or Red Seal recognized designation, this could include 310S, 310T, or 433A.
· At least one year of relevant mechanical experience. Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
· Ability to work in different settings; indoors, outdoors, dirty environments.
· Demonstrate intermediate to advanced mechanical aptitude.
· Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
· Basic computer skills.
WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Perform basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant property, equipment, and tools in good operating condition; diagnose problems and work in many varied and diversified capacities required in general maintenance, overhaul, and repair of plant equipment, processes and facilities. Report/check sheets for all unusual circumstances, safety and repair issues or concerns to Maintenance supervisor. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise perform general maintenance activities to include basic to moderately complex, pipefitting, burner/torching, millwright assembler, and installer skills and abilities.
- Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of plant equipment, machinery or processes.
- Start, observe, operate, and otherwise activate equipment to diagnose, detect or verify malfunction or corrective actions taken in accordance with standard operating procedures, Job aids
- Perform the division preventive maintenance program. Abide by Cardinal Safety Rules (site specific) LOTOTO. Inspect, adjust, clean, and/or lubricate equipment as normal part of preventive maintenance program.
- Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories. Develop and fabricate accessory fixtures or guards for machines and equipment. Adjust machine mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output. Report or refer complex repairs or questions to Maintenance supervisor.
- Operation of mobile equipment including but not limited to: Counterbalance forklift, Boom-lift/Aerial Work Platform, Working at Heights.
- Repair portable power tools, trash/sump pumps, and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes or participating in company training programs, which will require limited domestic travel and possibly travel abroad.
- Work closely with other mechanics or outside contractors to perform simple, moderate and complex repairs and installation
- Detect and report defective material, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations and practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people qualified for this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Additional Information:
- Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
- All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
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
Data Team Supervisor
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is essential for converting data into vital insights that drive digital growth within our eCommerce tools, enhancing both technical performance and user experience. It combines responsibilities of a team lead and an individual contributor. The role involves conducting data analysis to evaluate user experience and adoption, offering recommendations for Gerdau's go-to-market strategy. As a team lead, the Data Analyst will define requirements, prioritize tasks, and manage the backlog for Customer Insights. They will also coordinate deliverables, scope, and timelines with stakeholders, working closely with the Digital Portfolio Manager to develop action plans, analyze research findings, and present strategies that align with the organization's strategic objectives.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Data Analyst will be a champion of Gerdau eCommerce solutions for both external and internal customers. This individual will support the digital analytics program by tracking, measuring, analyzing and reporting insights related to customer journey and into the company's online performance and opportunities. The Analyst will plan and manage the backlog and deliverables of the Customer Insights team and support data science project related to optimizing, estimation and ML. The Data Analyst will be responsible for Customer Insights Power BI reports and workspace (development, testing, timely refresh, quality of the reports and best practices), regression/statistical modeling and predictive capabilities (development and routine analysis). Bases on analysis and insights the Data Analyst will recommend specific actions to drive business objectives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & REPORTING STRUCTURE:
- Supervises who (level and number): No regular employees, will supervise contractors and some coaching is expected
- Reports to: Digital Portfolio Manager
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Data Analyst will perform these duties with minimal management validation:
- Lead the Team: Provide guidance to the team, manage day to day tasks and facilitate collaboration.
- Data Planning: Coordinate with the Commercial digital team to support the data process mapping for new features and/or business processes. Plan data flows, data collection, KPIs and ROI for new solutions.
- Data Collection and Integration: Collect and compile data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of sales data through regular validation and reconciliation. Work with IT and data engineering teams to integrate and transform data from various sources for effective reporting.
- Data Analysis: Perform basic and advance data analysis using statistical methods and data visualization tools. Conduct in-depth analysis of business data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
- Power BI Development: Design and develop interactive and visually appealing Power BI reports and dashboards that effectively communicate key insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Requirements Gathering and Backlog Planning: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements of the new digital tools/features and translate these into technical backlog requirements for the team.
- Manage Backlog and Test Solution: Plan and prioritize deliverables for all team members, manage cross teams’ dependencies. Test data solutions to make sure all the development requirements are met.
- Google Tags: Leverage Google Tools and Tag Manager to implement analytics, events and custom dimensions to measure success. Plan data collection related to the new features, and update existing mapping. Work with IT to implement.
- Report Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to enhance the performance and efficiency of Power BI reports.
- Documentation: Document data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings for future reference.
- Training and Support: Provide training and support to sales teams on utilizing and interpreting sales reports.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on Power BI features, best practices, and industry trends to enhance reporting capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in data science, data analysis, business, finance or a related area.
- + 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, marketing analytics or related analytical roles preferred.
- Experience in a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, using standard databases and analytical software.
- Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Analytically focused and have proven experience developing action plans based on their own analysis.
- Strong understanding of data modeling and data visualization best practices.
- Ideally experience in data science projects.
- Proficiency in SQL, python is a plus.
- Expertise in creating complex Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Preferred working knowledge of tools and solutions such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Big Query and Databricks, Datadog.
- Familiarity with A/B testing methodology & solid foundation in statistics.
- Preferred basic experience in SAP.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in planning and performing data analysis projects and processes from start to finish.
- Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong organizational skills, customer focus, work creatively and analytically to solve day-in and day-out problems.
- Requires proven ability to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with commercial and operations teams.
- Prior knowledge and experience in manufacturing, steel or steel using industries preferred.
The Data Analyst may be required to travel approximately four times per year to visit customers, mills, seminars, trainings and/or attend trade shows and trade association meetings.
About Us
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. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the World. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
Job Description
Perform general maintenance and repair operations, to ensure overall plant, equipment, machinery and tools are in good operating condition while working in many of the diversified capacities required by maintenance.
Primary Function:
To inspect, repair, and make welding repairs as necessary, replace, install, adjust, and maintain all mechanical equipment, including hydraulic equipment, in a producing unit or assigned areas.
Welding test for Maintenance Technician I consists of welding 3 samples in the horizontal, flat and vertical positions in a Tee formation. Test pieces will be subject to break/bend test by offsite party.
Working Procedures:
- Completes all required regulatory/safety training & will follow all safety rules & requirements including maintaining a clean work area.
- Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done
- Performs preventative maintenance and inspects mill equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear insufficient lubrication, hydraulic system, etc. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
- Effectively and efficiently dismantles, cleans, repairs (welding repairs when necessary), replaces, installs, maintains, assembles hydraulic equipment and lubricates mechanical equipment by the use of predictive technologies in the capabilities of pipefitter, welder, millwright, assembler, installer, etc.
- Adjusts equipment for proper operating gears, bearing, and shafts involving the application of press, sliding, and running fits. Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, pipe-threading machine, power saw, etc.
- Babbitts and scrapes bearing as required. Erects scaffolds and performs all rigging as necessary.
- Performs all mechanical repairs as required on cranes and mobile equipment
- Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of pipe lines, fittings, fixtures, and pressure systems as required.
- Repairs leaks in hydraulic systems. Replaces section of pipe that have sprung leaks. Removes and installs complete operating components, such as cylinders, oil motors, four way valves, check valves, etc. that are kept as spares for assemblies on production units, and makes necessary repairs to same.
- Changes, sets up, and adjusts equipment as required by current operation conditions
- Utilizes all required computer systems for planning, executing, and reporting
- Certification in fork truck, various overhead cranes, man-lifts (scissor lifts) and other mobile equipment as required in maintenance activities.
- Utilizes mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment, computer equipment, , and/or a variety of precision instruments as necessary
- Performs general mechanical repairs on mobile equipment, including cranes
- Performs other duties and work assignments as required and directed
- Works with repair crews as directed and/or required
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Passing the proficiency tests for the various coursework of the Wilton Maintenance Training Program or
- Equivalent maintenance work experience in an industrial environment performing the technical requirements and skills developed and sought by the Wilton Maintenance Training Program
Salary & Benefits
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Industrial Electrician $45.64/hr
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot AC/DC motors, controls, PLC, electrical drives, low/medium/high voltage systems.
- Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Receive instructions, prints or work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work to be done.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
- Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
- Operate material handling equipment such as cranes, tow motor operation including rigging.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Electrician - 442A or Construction Electrician - 309A) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario is required.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
- Hourly Rate: $45.64/hr
- Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
- Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
- Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
- Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays
- Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year
- Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
- Uniforms: 100% company provided.
- Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
- Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
- Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
- Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
- All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
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
Industrial Millwright $45.64/hr
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:
Inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust mechanical equipment in the plant.
Service the mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Receive instructions, prints, and work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work.
Find the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
Advise when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
Responsible for performing assigned maintenance work on large and small producing units.
Operate power driven mobile equipment and ordinary crane hooking.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright – 433A) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario is required.
Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, with exposure to Bearings, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubrication, Rotating Equipment.
Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
Basic computer experience.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
Hourly Rate: $45.64/hr
Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year.
Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
Uniforms: 100% company provided.
Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
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
Industrial Maintenance And Automation Electrician
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas
72916
Empowering people who build the future.
$36.29/hour (plus scheduled overtime, monthly production bonuses and shift premiums)
BASIC FUNCTIONS: Maintains production and quality by performing a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electric energy.
JOB DUTIES:
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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.
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
Empowering people who build the future.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Controls Technician II analyzes job requests received from various departments for priority, material requirements and scope of project.
DIMENSIONS:
Maintenance
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Primary responsibilities include: plan, coordinate, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, modify, construct, calibrate, test, service and program complex control systems in support of steel production and related plant operations. Work involves a thorough knowledge of programmable logic controllers, industrial control devices, electrical wiring, and principles of operation and application of equipment.
This job reports directly to the Routine Facilitator and indirectly to the Regional Director of Maintenance & Engineering.
This job requires a minimum 5 years experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, with a strong machine electrical background and a completed Training Checklist for this job. In addition, this job requires 2 - 3 years working as a Controls Technician I. This incumbent should possess computer literacy.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 1.Analyze job requests received from various departments for priority, material requirements and scope of project.
- Installation, modification, monitoring, troubleshooting and repair of highly automated industrial control equipment.
- Design, plan, install and maintain a variety of industrial control equipment and instrumentation including: loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels, load balancing, and complex electrical circuits.
- Work with related diagnostic equipment tooling including: digital volt meters, data recorders, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, and other tools and equipment.
- Have a strong understanding of various operating systems and software utilized within programmable logic control systems and human machine interfaces with the ability to make online/offline changes.
- Verifies and adjusts plant instrumentation; routinely checks responsible area control systems; leads and/or assists with program and control upgrades.
- Work with other departments on projects, i.e., new equipment installations and overhauling or upgrading existing equipment to ensure maximum safe operating conditions.
- Work closely with electricians to ensure timely and uniform equipment installations and upgrades.
- Work closely with production and maintenance personnel in planning and coordinating the systematic maintenance of controls and instrumentation.
- Work closely with plant engineering, vendors, service technicians and field engineers to remain current on the latest control equipment and techniques.
- Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems and components and how they operate.
- Maintain networks, computers and peripherals associated with plant industrial control systems.
- Able to understand electrical drawings and schematics with the ability to maintain and update (Auto-CAD experience preferable).
- Respond to emergency calls involving equipment breakdowns that affect production and/or quality of end product.
- Responsible to use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to create purchase orders and develop/administer PM and work order procedures.
- Conceive and implement long term solutions to repeating/reacquiring problems.
- Assist in the development, instruction, training and monitoring of production and maintenance employees.
- All other tasks assigned by management.
- Responsible for departmental housekeeping.
- Responsible for following all safety policies including the Cardinal Safety Rules.
- Attend monthly safety and crew meetings.
- Responsible for utilizing the Gerdau Business Systems and EMM concepts.
- Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training.
- Tasks which have significant environmental impacts are (i.e. Process pond water, spill prevention, containment and response, RCRA waste, KO61 Dust (bag house dust) PM’s, and calibration of equipment.
- Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
- Enforce environmental compliance to procedures, practices, and regulations within the department.
- Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations within the department.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Verifiable maintenance technical training.
The incumbent is responsible for his/her safety as well as his/her colleagues, seeking continuous improvement related to employee’s health and safety, environment and the process efficiency and customer’s satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions.
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
Scrap Yard Worker -Minot
Minot, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58701
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Job Summary:
The Yard Operator has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an important part of operational needs. The Yard Operator requires knowledge of scrap grading, or have the ability to learn. The Yard Operator will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing, mobile equipment operation, and performing general maintenance duties.
The Yard Operator will be expected to safely operate a material handling crane or loader in order to accomplish daily tasks. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers about the quality of material and shipping requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Work involves a variety of tasks, simple through moderately complex in nature, requiring some care to ensure correct procedures are being followed.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified.
- Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap inspected against quality, and environmental standards and appropriate deductions and downgrades are applied. Communicate findings with the scale in a timely manner.
- Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Identify deductions and downgrades.
- Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards.
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
- Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clear and orderly fashion.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
- Participation in daily safety routine.
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable)
- Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed.
- Operate the Baler Operation.
- Assist in nonferrous processing; including segregation of materials to upgrade products. For example: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, etc.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler (where applicable).
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education at a minimum.
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
Production Utility Attendant
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
This position is open to domestic candidates only.
Job Description:
Performs a complete range of entry level duties to an operating area (Scrap operations, Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, or Logistics) to include handling, loading, stocking, and feeding material. Receive and participate in training programs and opportunities for entry level occupations in plant operating areas to acquire skills and abilities necessary to perform fill-in duties and responsibilities or to receive permanent assignment. Follow established procedures and written or verbal instructions.
Duties & Responsibilities
:- Work involves somewhat repetitive and basic tasks, routine in nature, requiring care in safely handling material and loading appropriate product on designated conveyance
- Load and unload trucks and freight cars, truck or carry material, supplies and parts to warehouse, stockroom, or work areas; operate switching mechanism on tracks; couple and uncouple rail cars, set brakes or wheel blocks.
- Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, bobcats and other equipment to perform daily tasks.
- Clean machinery and other equipment or apparatus, assist maintenance personnel as needed handling tools, parts, and perform routine maintenance on any equipment used.
The Individual
:- High school diploma or GED Preferred
- Two or more years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- High level of safety awareness
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends
Salary & Benefits
:- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- $67000 per year (Year One)
Application Process
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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 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.
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
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Primary functions are tax compliance for the Company and its subsidiaries. Primarily responsible for the preparation of all sales and use, property, fuel, intangible federal excise, and occupational tax returns and timely payment of associated taxes. Communicates effectively with taxing authorities to resolve any disputed items. Assists with sales and use, property, and fuel tax audits. Assists in preparation of various tax analysis, general ledger account reconciliation, tax accrual calculations, and other duties as assigned by the State/Local Tax Manager or the Senior Tax Accountant.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Tax Accountant reports directly to the State/Local Tax Manager who reports to the Director of Taxes. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
This position is responsible for:
- The preparation of the Company’s sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, fuel oil and mileage tax returns.
- State and Local tax compliance by completing and filing all returns, tax research and analysis as necessary to maintain compliance.
- Registration and renewal with state and local entities where the Company has locations, has employees or does business to obtain business licenses, tax identification numbers, etc.
- Filing annual reports as required by various state and local entities where the Company has a business presence.
- Assisting with sales/use tax audits, real/personal property tax audits, etc. and negotiating with taxing authorities on behalf of the Company to minimize assessments and taxes while remaining in compliance with tax regulations.
- Calculating and reconciling to the general ledger, property tax accruals for all Company locations and cost centers and communicating significant changes or variances to division managers and controllers.
- Filing tax refund claims with taxing jurisdictions where the company is due tax credits or tax refunds.
- Reconciling sales and use tax liability general ledger accounts on a regular monthly basis.
- Assisting corporate and division personnel with local tax issues, tax research and recommendations.
- Providing feedback to management on strategies and ideas to minimize taxes and/or reduce expenses while remaining in compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
- Maintaining tax records as required by Company polices and appropriate tax regulations.
Job Dimensions:
- Company revenues: approximately $4.5 billion
- Company assets: approximately $3 billion
- Sales & use tax liability $30 million
- Real & personal property taxes $11 – 13 million
- Business & occupational taxes $60,000
- Fuel & mileage taxes $25,000
Job Scope:
This position should have a broad knowledge of tax regulations and procedures plus a general knowledge of accounting and accounting principles. The position requires a four year degree in accounting or related business field, plus 3 to 5 years of hands-on work experience preferably in the manufacturing environment.
This position requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to communicate with taxing authorities and to interface with upper and middle management of the Company.
This position requires proficient computer skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Access, Power Point, and especially Excel. Also, this position requires the use of software packages for tax preparation, tax filing, tax research, and financial systems (general ledger, fixed assets, construction in progress, accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, sales, invoicing, etc.) Especially preferred software includes: Lawson, SAP, Crystal, and Order Entry.
This position requires the individual to stay current on tax regulations and laws affecting the Company both at a corporate and division level. The person in this position should use subscription to tax publications, attend tax seminars, etc. to remain current on relevant taxes.
This position may require travel when necessary to visit Company locations, attend meetings or hearings with local taxing authorities, attend training seminars, etc.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for preparation of sales and use tax returns
- Responsible for preparation of real and tangible personal property tax reports.
- Responsible for state fuel and road tax returns.
- Responsible for timely payment of all tax bills so as not to incur penalties.
- Responsible for tax accrual account reconciliations.
- Responsible to file refund claims when necessary.
- Responsible for preparation of business and occupation licenses applications.
- Responsible for preparation of federal excise returns.
- Responsible for preparation of entries to records and allocation of tax expense to proper locations and cost centers.
- Performs other various duties as directed by the State/Local Tax Manager or Senior Tax Accountant.
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
YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
- Act as an SAP architect and a catalyst of digital transformation to increase business agility and enable the strategy of the company, as well as the key liaison for his/her functional globally
- Lead and collaborate with the development of best practices, guiding principles, solutions architecture, and roadmaps
- Serve as a subject matter expert working with business processes peers solving problems, advising on various complex business-related issues
- Advise and drive the use of technology to streamline business processes
- Collaborate with leadership to develop ideas and solutions to present to business processes peers
- Analyze, gather requirements, design business processes, define functional specifications, and configure solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Configure, develop, and implement SAP systems, and smoothly integrate SAP applications with existing IT business solutions
- Prepare test plan, test scripts for system testing, and functional testing, and implement the plan, as well as support for activities related to data conversion and resolve issues
- Provide SAP system support, end-user training, and document SAP processes
- Leads the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends solutions for improvement
- Participate in projects as an SAP expert
- Lead functional areas within projects and/or lead implementation projects
- Keep abreast of the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developments
- Work with Digital IT service providers to provide support to users, to deliver applications enhancements and on project activities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business peers to gain their active support for the transformation agenda
- Support leadership in developing and implementing Digital IT roadmaps, such as projects and enhancement
- Develop solution concepts and business cases for new investments
- Coaches, mentors and collaborates with technical subject matter experts and peers to develop technology architecture that enables and drives new business capabilities and operating models
YOUR EXPERTISE:
- Customer-Centric – Focus efforts to ensure internal and external customers thrive
- Communication and Persuasion – Possess solid communication and persuasion skills essential to success in this position. You will represent the Digital IT group effectively and employ negotiation skills that build organizational consensus around a specific course of action while identifying communication barriers and taking action to facilitate mutual understanding.
- Business Acumen – Acknowledge the impact of your actions in local and global contexts while working to generate sustainable value (economic, social, and environmental) for the organization. In addition, you should understand basic business processes and possess the ability to identify and develop workflows and process maps for continual improvement and waste elimination within the business.
- Technical Expertise – Understand all IT functions, cloud technologies, and services in use, and become familiar with the current direction in the infrastructure market
- Strategic Thinking and Vision – Possess a clear sense of the direction of the organization and understand what will create a competitive advantage for the business in the future. Distinguish tactical issues from strategic ones and take action while effectively translating strategic imperatives at the macro level into initiatives and priorities.
- Simplistic Agility – Foster simplicity and agility to focus on what adds value while resolving issues
- Global Perspective – Ability to successfully operate in a global IT organization bringing perspective to daily work while leveraging relationships, expertise, and opportunities across borders taking the company’s strategy and priorities into consideration.
- Accountability – Take initiative and assume personal accountability and ownership for goals, outcomes, and deadlines holding others accountable for achieving individual and organizational objectives.
- Analysis – Possess critical thinking ability and deal systematically with input from a variety of sources to suggest alternative approaches to unfamiliar situations or concepts, as well as strong analytical skills, including an understanding of business economics and financial resources.
- Supplier Management – Possess the ability to engage and manage suppliers as needed for discovery, modeling, implementation, and support.
YOUR CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8 years of SAP experience
- SAP certifications preferred
- Extensive SAP (module-specific) knowledge
- Experience with full-cycle SAP implementations preferred[CB1] [br2] [CB3]
- Knowledge of IT processes, IT functions (development, infrastructure, security, governance), and technology (cloud, big data, architecture, APIs)
- Knowledge of Agile, Project Management, and Innovation processes
- Ability to work with teams in Application Managed Services (AMS) environment driving engagement with an ownership mindset
- Ability to document SAP processes
- Experience leading projects
- Understanding of business processes and best practices to provide effective solutions
YOUR SPECIFIC CREDENTIALS:
Finance & Controlling:
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and solid functional experience with the SAP Modules FI and CO (Material Ledger (ML), Production Costing (CO-PC), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and integration with other SAP modules (SAP-SOP, SAP-MM, SAP-PP).
- Strong knowledge of core submodules such as Fixed Assets, Treasury, Credit Control, Account Payable, Account Receivable, Bank Communication, Cost Closing Cockpit, and Activity/Tasks Cockpit for cost closing.
- Experience with Concur, Vertex (Tax), VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) and Ariba is a plus and at the very least, to ensure the integration between these with SAP.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
The SAP Payroll Business Analyst is responsible for understanding business directions, strategies, and objectives to develop current and future business requirements for IT solutions related to Payroll, Tax and Posting processes for US and Canada locations; understand and support the requirements based on Gerdau Internal Policies, Legal and Government demands and Collective Bargaining Agreements; identify opportunities to leverage existing IT solutions to improve performance of business; and coordinate and facilitate projects to implement IT solutions to meet identified business requirements. This includes working with the business and the technology areas to gather requirements for development and management. This role analyzes, validates, and documents the business and solution requirements. This role is experienced in SAP Best Practices.
The SAP Payroll BA II adheres to the established processes and requirements management methodology and practices, while carrying out their responsibilities. This includes meeting established quality standards.
DIMENSIONS:
The SAP Payroll Business Analyst will support business areas in various parts of the organization. The SAP Payroll Business Analyst reports directly to the Sr Manager, Business Analysis or Manager, Business Analysis, and will not have any direct reports.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The SAP Payroll Business Analyst primary focus is to have SAP HR expertise in requirements and functional design facilitation and documentation, including modeling tools and methods for appropriate system(s). Define, manage, and maintain all business case and requirements for the IT department. Responsibilities include developing relationships with user community and facility/functional area leadership to maintain open communication channels for the IT department to understand business conditions, operational challenges, and potential opportunities where Information Technologies may be leveraged to enhance the performance of the business unit. The SAP Payroll Business Analyst II should be an active participant with facility/functional area leadership in tactical and business planning processes, operational planning/review processes, and communication processes to understand business requirements for IT solutions. Furthermore, the SAP Payroll Business Analyst will be an active participant within the IT Business Analyst community in the research of new Information Technologies, the development of standards, methodologies, tools, and documentation to support internal processes, and the development of training, documentation, and user support tools to allow user communities to gain the most from available Information Technologies.
In collaboration with the business, this role designs, modifies, and creates business processes that will be used to implement the business transformation solutions. This is done through research and fact-finding combined with a basic understanding of applicable business processes, systems, and industry requirements built via standard business analysis techniques (e.g. observation, interviews, process modeling, personal development, data modeling, story card development, etc.). This role participates in demand management execution for approved IT initiatives using the assistance of a project manager to help oversee processes, timelines, tasks, user resources, and communicating status to the leadership as appropriate.
The SAP Payroll Business Analyst must display competency and/or experience in all of the following areas:
- Gathering requirements including conducting focus groups, behavioral observations, interviews, etc. to gather requirements; integrating multiple user requirements into one overall requirement document, identifying inconsistencies, gaps, and conflicts in requirements; recommending different approaches to gathering requirements in order to meet the business needs; and determining how well-suited requirements are to supporting business processes.
- Coordinating Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
- Designing and documenting business processes and functions; including techniques such as use cases, workflows, and business process diagrams for appropriate system(s).
- Translating business requirements into functional specifications.
- Project management: utilizing a structured software development lifecycle methodology.
- Relationship management: ability to establish relationships based on trust and confidence, to create collaborative relationships, and to actively manage and track issues until they are resolved.
- Business case management: balancing scope, quality, effort, schedule, budget, and risk simultaneously; explaining how the release schedule affects the business case measures and coordinating business case changes with project management.
- Requirements and functional design facilitation and documentation; including modeling tools and methods for appropriate system(s).
- Defining and addressing change management requirements necessary to implement process changes.
- Measuring current and future business process impacts in the effort of defining more accurate measures of return on investment for proposed information technology solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree combined with a minimum of 4-6 years relevant work experience, business background in manufacturing is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of data analysis, end user requirement analysis, business requirements, and SLA development.
- CCBA Certification is desired.
- Experience with SAP IMG configuration.
- Functional experience and knowledge of SAP Modules and best practices.
- Experience preparing and executing application and testing scenarios and program specifications pertaining to SAP.
- Problem solving skills including providing alternative options/approaches through the use of cost-benefit comparisons, identifying potential impacts of problems, and identifying and solving team problems.
- Working knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards.
- Experience with data processing modeling techniques and project management application.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Solid knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Solid knowledge of applicable security best practices and procedures.
- Experience working in a matrix organization.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Experience creating technical documentation.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
SPECIFIC PAYROLL SKILLS:
- SAP full payroll processes (E2E) for US and Canada, integration and dependencies
- Capabilities to drive business requirements, analysis, configuration, validation, troubleshooting, training and support
- HCM Personal Administration payroll integration and dependencies
- SuccessFactors Employee central payroll integration and dependencies (2020)
- SuccessFactors EC integration and SAP on-premise North America (US and Canada) Payroll (2020)
- Time Systems payroll integration and dependencies
- Benefits systems payroll integration and dependencies
- FI/CO payroll configuration, integration and dependencies
- Capabilities to analyze, change and support US and Canadian Payroll Rules and Schemas
- BSI Tax Factory Regulatory capabilities to drive BSI full process installation, registration, servers, configuration, TUB (Tax Update Bulletin) updates and cyclic upgrades
- Capabilities to understand and design calculation rules for client-specific requirements and adapted payroll process to support CBA’s (collective bargain agreements) and Union Due Calculations
- Configured business rules framework for varying state rules and deduction policies for recouping overpayments and achieved regulatory compliance by adhering to state and federal regulations
- Capabilities to drive and implement Year End and Begin of Year payroll process and legal changes for US and Canada
- Capabilities to evaluate Supported Package and SAP notes for payroll and dependencies and drive the impacts and full implementation cycle.
- Employee Self Service configuration and support capabilities for online Paycheck, W2, W4 and T4
- Streamlined SAP HCM User payroll roles and security for HR Data Maintenance and Tax reporting
- Garnishment capabilities for order types for different states, Disposable nets, and Nonexempt amount models
- Others expected payroll capabilities to drive full support to:
- Regular payroll and off-cycles
- Gross to Net
- Garnishment
- Taxes
- 3rd Party Remittance
- Posting
- General Ledger posting troubleshooting
- Tax Reporting for US and Canada
- Tax Reciprocator
- Smart Forms capabilities
- Payroll Process Models
- US W2 and W4 Tax process and forms implementation
- CA T4 Tax process and forms implementation
- AspireHR Tax Reporting for US tax extraction
- Ceridian Tax reporting for US
- Payroll Result Adjustment
- Overpayment Recovery Process for US and CA
- Quarterly and Year End tax reporting and reconciliation
- All the payroll runs, subsequent activities, and assisted end users in bug fixing and issues resolution
- Accruals posting for US and Canada
- Shift Premium calculations
- Payroll Calendars updates
- Canada and US Year End/Year Begin legal updates
- IRS Garnishment Tax Levy Updates
- Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
- Check Payment posting
- Canada Vacation Pay
- 3PR – Third Part Remittance, 3PR completeness check
- Workers Compensation
- Payment Model
- Void Payroll process and posting
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Business Relationship Management:
- Develop relationships with user community and leadership to maintain open communication channels for the IT department to understand business conditions, operational challenges, and potential opportunities where Information Technologies may be leveraged to enhance the performance of the business unit.
- Be an active participant with leadership in tactical and business planning processes, operational planning/review processes, and communication processes to understand business requirements for IT solutions.
- Requirements Management
- Keep current on industry- and/or functional-related products, procedures, and/or workflow needs associated with information technology and our business.
- Conduct forums and meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.
- Work with business and IT to identify solution requirements.
- Identify, verify, and document functional and solution requirements using requirements management methodology and tools.
- Participate in the design reviews to ensure all business requirements will be met.
- Provide guidance to other Business Analysts.
- Business Process Design
- Working with the business to analyze and design business process.
- Facilitate forums and meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
- Document business processes.
- IT Services Lifecycle Management
- Having the understanding of evolving business needs, deliver the program to ensure IT services are keeping pace with the changes.
- Proactively highlight concerns relating to information technology solutions and propose solutions that need to be implemented to avoid the concern.
- Educate the business on the emerging services that IT is/will be offering to keep them informed of IT change.
- Business Technology Solutions Implementation
- Implement new business technology solutions.
- Ensure that requirements are met, tested, and implemented.
- Transition the requirements and process documentation to the designers, and ensure a clear and complete understanding.
- Identify and resolve gaps between new and existing business processes and applications.
- Work with Quality Assurance group to review and ensure that requirements and processes meet established quality standards.
- Facilitate User Acceptance Testing and Sign-Off prior to implementation scheduling.
- Incorporate needs, wants, and goals from different business unit perspectives into business requirements.
- Ensure documented requirements meet business needs.
- Identify conflicting requirements.
- Provide alternatives/options to identified problems.
- Facilitate training.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including communicating instructions and information clearly and accurately to all user levels.
- Provide a high level of customer service.
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
Laborer - Mr
Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Missouri
63801
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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:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- 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
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- 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
Melt Shop Electrician
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Empowering people who build the future.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician- Furnace/Caster
Competitive pay. Rotating Shift starts at $109000 - $132000 / year depending on technical experience and includes hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 312 hours of scheduled annual overtime. Generous benefits start on your first day!
Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying electrical issues and finding ways to resolve them? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like working in a rugged and exciting environment? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
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 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
- Weekly Bonus
- Parental Leave
- 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
Your Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting experience.
- Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
- Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory 120-480 VAC to 12v-180 VDC and the ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
- Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems, electrical and electronic wiring specifications, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.
- Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.
- Intermediate knowledge of camera systems.
- Ability to operate forklifts and cranes.
- This role requires the ability to work a 12 hr rotating shift days, nights, and two weekends a month.(Dupont schedule)
Your Purpose:
You will perform electrical maintenance and repair operations to keep equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating conditions, working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance. Plan, layout, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities.
Your Work:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
- Perform rounds and check the machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
- Exercise judgment when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
- Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
- Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
- Layout, install and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
- Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
- Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
- Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed
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
Driver - Semi
Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Missouri
63801
Empowering people who build the future.
Class A CDL Semi-Driver
Do you love to work outdoors and drive large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations?
You have:
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Must have a current/valid Class A CDL; Tanker and HazMat endorsement(s) is plus.
- Must have at least 9 months of experience with large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles.
- Smartphone/web experience required to utilize GPS.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications. SAP experience is helpful.
- Familiar with traffic regulations and load restrictions.
- Able to read, write, add, and subtract and to follow written or verbal instructions.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of weather conditions
- Customer service experience.
Your Work:
- Operate standard factory-equipped diesel straight truck and tractor with roll-off trailers, dump trailers and van trailers to pick-up a variety of steel products and accessory items from Gerdau steel suppliers.
- Follow standard or prescribed methods or procedures. Work involves a complete range of duties, somewhat repetitive and routine in nature, requiring considerable care to drive tractor/trailer vehicle in a correct and safe manner, properly loading of trucks, and compliance with all DOT laws, rules, and regulations.
- Good working conditions in closed truck cab free from weather elements except in occasional unloading. Subject to some noise, vibration, and fumes, but none to the extent of being disagreeable.
- Make deliveries and/or pick-ups, operating from verbal, written or electronic instructions, invoices, bills of lading, shipping tickets, etc.
- Keep accurate and legible records such as Driver’s Trip Reports, Driver’s Daily Log, Vehicle Inspection Report, and Driver’s Weekly Expense Report.
- Maintain polite, courteous, and diplomatic relations with either customers, receivers, or suppliers with whom contact is made. May be required to contact the supplier for location/placement of roll-off bin.
- Assist loading or unloading; unload without help as necessary; tie down the load with chains or cinches; attach markers for overhang.
- Light physical effort consisting of continuous light exertion in driving, frequent effort in tying down the loads, and assisting unloading.
- Continuous mental and visual attention in coordinating a good degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods.
- Clean vehicle on a regular basis.
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
Yard Operator -Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Virginia
22902
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
The Yard Operator has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an important part of operational needs. The Yard Operator requires knowledge of scrap grading, or have the ability to learn. The Yard Operator will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing, mobile equipment operation, and performing general maintenance duties.
The Yard Operator will be expected to safely operate a material handling crane or loader in order to accomplish daily tasks. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers about the quality of material and shipping requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Work involves a variety of tasks, simple through moderately complex in nature, requiring some care to ensure correct procedures are being followed.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified.
- Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer.
- Ensure that all incoming scrap inspected against quality, and environmental standards and appropriate deductions and downgrades are applied. Communicate findings with the scale in a timely manner.
- Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Identify deductions and downgrades.
- Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards.
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
- Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clear and orderly fashion.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
- Participation in daily safety routine.
Locations with Rail:
- 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:
- Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable)
- Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed.
- Operate the Baler Operation.
- Assist in nonferrous processing; including segregation of materials to upgrade products. For example: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, etc.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler (where applicable).
- 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:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education at a minimum.
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
Regional Energy Manager
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Empowering people who build the future.
BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for energy and related supply/services procurement for a region of Gerdau North American facilities.
DIMENSIONS:
1. Number of locations: 3-5 locations, as required
2. Annual purchases: $50 Million-$100 Million
3. Employees supervised: Contracted consultants, attorneys, lobbyists, as required
DESCRIPTION:
The Regional Energy Manager is responsible for securing and maintaining competitive arrangements for the supply of electricity, natural gas, industrial gases, and similar supply/services necessary to meet the energy requirements of the Company.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a broad knowledge of:
- energy purchasing
- utility regulation
- organized and commodity markets
- accounting procedures
- steel manufacturing energy uses and costs
- supply sources, including renewables
Additionally, the candidate must have a:
- four-year undergraduate degree or more
- minimum of five years of relevant work experience (10 years preferable)
The candidate must be able to:
- communicate, negotiate, and advocate effectively
- have strong analytical, modeling and computer skills (MS Office Suite)
- work remotely in an effective manner
- travel as required
NATURE & SCOPE:
Plant Operations:
The Regional Energy Manager (REM) supplies energy for several mills within a broad geographical region and serves as a resource for plant management for energy forecasts, communication, and collaboration regarding commercial aspects of energy supply. The successful candidate will:
- consult with plant management/users to adequately meet operational needs;
- analyze, develop and implement effective procurement strategies;
- ensure effective implementation of supply arrangements and efficient use of resources;
- identify and pursue improvement opportunities; and
- ensure compliance with established risk management, accounting, and related policies/procedures.
Procurement and Vendor Relations:
The Regional Energy Manager develops and maintains effective business and professional contacts to keep abreast of market conditions, opportunities, and trends while developing supply sources and maintaining favorable vendor relations. In this position, the REM will:
- prepare requests for proposals and contracts;
- create studies of relevant issues and forecasts;
- maintain adequate files and records to compile periodic reports;
- analyze business unit consumption and requirements for energy-related supplies;
- plan purchases to take advantage of emerging market opportunities, meet inventory goals, and anticipate market conditions within established limits of authority;
- obtain competitive bids as required; and
- negotiate major supply arrangements under the general direction of the Director of Energy.
Advocacy:
The Regional Energy Manager serves as the Company’s representative in commercial, regulatory, and governmental activities necessary to protect and further the interests of Gerdau in areas related to energy. In this position, the REM will:
- represent the Company’s interests in local, state/provincial, and national regulatory and legislative arenas;
- work with associations to advocate for improved energy policy for manufacturers;
- work with professionals, consulting resources, and counsel to secure specialized assistance as required, subject to approved budget.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Establish effective and competitive energy supply arrangements for regional area.
2. Monitor and maintain up-to-date intelligence in relevant energy markets and identify opportunities.
3. Develop competitive supply sources and maintain favorable vendor relations.
4. Cooperate with plant management to facilitate communication regarding energy needs and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of commercial arrangements.
5. Recommend, initiate, and carry out company policies and programs.
6. Effectively represent company interests in regulatory and political environments.
7. Comply with corporate risk management policies regarding energy matters.
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
Improvement Mechanical Engineer- Maintenance
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
About Us
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. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the World. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
Why you'll love it here
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the World. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.
Job Description:
The primary objective of Improvement Facilitator is to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility at the Jackson Mill.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify opportunities for improvement within his/her area of responsibility and approve standards developed from these efforts
Responsible for developing and implementing activities that support the annual action plan specifically as they relate to improvement projects
Design or develop new or alterations to existing structures, systems, and equipment
Provide timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts
Support and participate in CAPEX projects
Develop and coach employees capabilities and knowledge in the application of QIS methodology and participate as required in QIS events
Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting
Serve as a resource to facilitate the vertical and horizontal help chain
Responsible for data entry into GMR and/or other systems utilized for tracking goals and projects
Assist with safety related activities within the area
The Individual:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field.
- Minimum 4-6 years of practical training pertaining to scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, and/or shipping/warehouse operations, and to include some supervisory and facilitation experience.
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the business system and of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Application Process:
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 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.
Electrical Project Engineer
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
About Us
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.
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana.
With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America, Europe, Brazil, and soon to be India, the Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
Seeking experienced Engineer III or IV, with extensive hands-on skills in implementing mechanical, electrical or automation projects. Candidate will report to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with operational units in a steel mill environment. Position will include developing and managing capital expense projects (CAPEX) from inception to completion. The candidate will support process optimization efforts throughout the facility. Ideal candidate should have hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues related to industrial and manufacturing equipment. This position requires a strong understanding of safety policies and standards that are applicable for industrial operations. The Engineer will be leading and participating in many team orientated work groups. The candidate is to be process-oriented and can adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment. Strong leadership, communications, data collection and presentation skills are required.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
- Provide Technical Support for Operations
- Work closely with leaders on Operational Improvements
- Trouble Shooting of Existing Equipment and Processes
- Assist and Participate in Improvement Activities
- Coordination of Schedules During Outage Periods
- Actively involved in Safety Teams and Improvements
- Implement Best Practices
- Assist with the Annual Action Planning
- Project Planning
- Utilize Project Teams to Define the Information for Projects
- Prepare Technical Studies for CAPEX Project Plans
- Scope of Work Definition and Implementation Planning
- Schedule for Project
- Project Cost and Benefit Analysis
- Preliminary Studies for Project Planning (PS)
- Submit Selected Project Plans for Approval of Investment (PAI)
- Drawing and Document Management for Projects
- Project Closure (AVI)
- Project Implementation
- Completely Responsible of Project Scope, Schedule and Budget
- Utilize Project Team’s Skills for a Successful Project
- Design of Equipment, Facilities and Processes
- Develop Technical Bid Packages for Equipment Fabrication
- Develop Technical Bid Packages for Facility and Utilities
- Selection of Equipment and Construction Companies to perform work
- Coordinate with Procurement to issue Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Work with Operations to Modify Processes Impacted by Project
- Installation of Equipment, Facilities and Utilities
- Commissioning of Equipment, Facilities and Utilities
- Verify and Report Project Function, Quality and Benefits
- Finalization of Project Documentation and Drawings
- Capex Portfolio Planning
- Coordinate with Operations on Short and Long Term Project Needs
- Organize Project Priorities by Criticality and Benefit Calculations
- Investigate New Technologies and Best Practices and Incorporate into Project Plans
- Align Capex Projects with Yearly PEX Plans
- Determine Portfolio Implementation Schedule
- Prepare 3 – 5 year Capex Plan for Departments
- Present Portfolio Plan to Management for Approval and Planning
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
- Bachelor of Science Degree in: Electrical Engineering
- 5 -8 Years of Industrial, Hands-On Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree (Preferred)
- Project Management Skills in Completing Complex Projects
- PMP Certification (optional)
- Specialist in at least (1) Engineering Field
- Basic Auto-Cad and Layout Skills
- Knowledgeable in Industrial Safety and Construction Methods
- Microsoft Project Schedule
- Efficient in all Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc…
GENERAL
Domestic and Overseas Travel may be required. Frequency and duration of travel is dependent on the project requirements. Extended working hours required during travel and critical project phases.
Salary & Benefits
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Application Process
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 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.
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