
Human Resources
Empowering our workforce for a better future.
Our employees are our greatest resource. Our HR teams keep our mills running smoothly and our people achieving their greatest potential by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Our HR team constantly innovates to provide programs to help our people learn, grow, and be successful in their careers.

Career Paths
Select a Career Path below to explore examples of a Gerdau career.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Human Resources department include: employee relations, recruiting, compensation, shared services, organizational development, and more.
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (USD)
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (CAD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (USD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (CAD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (USD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Whether you take the typical career path or explore different areas along the way, Gerdau offers many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop in your career. Job opportunities in our Human Resources department include: employee relations, recruiting, compensation, shared services, organizational development, and more.
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (USD)
$31.22 hourly, or $75,974 annually (CAD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (USD)
$37.52 hourly, or $91,299 annually (CAD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (USD)
$42.58 hourly, or $103,619 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (USD)
$45.55 hourly, or $110,851 annually (CAD)
Industrial Electrician -Central Maintenance
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Industrial Electrician
Looking for a stable career with excellent pay, day-one benefits, job security, and opportunities to grow?
Join Gerdau Steel in Petersburg, VA. We're hiring Industrial Electricians to help maintain and troubleshoot the equipment that keeps our operation running. If you have industrial electrical maintenance experience and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- First year earnings of $116,000/year to $125,000/year DOE which includes hourly pay of $36.73 to $41.11 DOE, bi-weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled annual overtime.
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Biweekly production bonus
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Industry-leading safety culture
- Long-term stability with a global steel manufacturer
Schedule
- 12-hour rotating Dupont schedule
- Days and nights
- Every other weekend off
- Built-in overtime opportunities
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair motors, drives, electrical systems, and production equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
- Assist with troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts
- Work safely as part of a highly skilled maintenance team
What We're Looking For
Required
- 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Experience troubleshooting motors, controls, and electrical systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule
Preferred
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Manufacturing, steel, paper, chemical, power generation, food processing, glass, or other industrial maintenance experience
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Experience working with cranes, conveyors, pumps, or heavy equipment
Why Gerdau?
At Gerdau, you'll join a company that invests in its people, prioritizes safety, and offers long-term career growth. As one of the world's largest steel producers, we provide the stability of a global organization with the opportunity to make an impact every day.
Apply today and build your future with Gerdau Steel.
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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
Refractory Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Build Your Future with Gerdau
Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work every day? If you have manufacturing, industrial, construction, or masonry experience and enjoy working in a team environment, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
Earn Up to $78,000 Per Year
Including hourly pay and production bonus opportunities
- Starting Pay: $21.16/hour
- After 90 Days: $24.60/hour
- Monday-Friday Schedule: 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Overtime Available
- Occasional Weekend Work
Why Join Gerdau?
At Gerdau, you won't just have a job. You'll build a long-term career with one of the largest steel producers in North America.
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on Day 1
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Production bonus opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate services
- Career development and internal advancement opportunities
- Ongoing training and skill development
What You'll Do
As a Refractory Operator, you'll play a critical role in keeping our steelmaking operation running. You'll help build, repair, and maintain furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and other equipment that are essential to producing steel.
Responsibilities include:
- Installing and repairing refractory brick and materials in steelmaking vessels
- Operating cranes, forklifts, loaders, man lifts, and other mobile equipment
- Cutting, fitting, and replacing refractory materials
- Performing furnace and ladle repairs
- Supporting maintenance activities and equipment inspections
- Following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work area
- Assisting with training and supporting teammates
What We're Looking For
- 1-3 years of industrial, manufacturing, construction, or skilled trades experience
- Brick mason experience is a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read charts, gauges, and operating instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
- Leadership qualities and a willingness to lead by example
- Ability to pass a pre-employment entrance exam
Why This Role?
This is a hands-on position where no two days are exactly the same. You'll learn valuable skills, work with specialized equipment, and contribute directly to the production of steel used in buildings, vehicles, bridges, appliances, and infrastructure across North America.
If you're looking for strong earning potential, excellent benefits, career growth, and a company that invests in its employees, apply today and start building your future with Gerdau.
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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
Industrial Mechanic - Melt Shop
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Salary Range: $106,000 - $116,000 per year (including hourly pay of $33.63 hr to $36.73 hr DOE, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)
Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and be part of our steel legacy!
About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To manufacture top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.
Why Choose Gerdau?
- Impactful Work: As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.
- Global Reach: Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.
- Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
- Financial Security: 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
- Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.
Qualifications Required:
- Technical Expertise: Proven maintenance experience (3-5 years) in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery. Knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, expert welding skills, and common maintenance tools.
- Collaborative Skills: Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and production operators.
- Schedule: Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights and two weekends a month.
- Environment: Ability to work daily in heights up to 180 feet and in intense temperatures.
Your Role:
- Precision Maintenance: Dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment.
- Diagnostic Skills: Detect and verify malfunctions, ensuring timely repairs.
- Preventive Maintenance: Inspect, adjust, and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
- Safety Focus: Report hazards and faulty material promptly.
We are V3 Certified!
#SteelIndustry #IndustrialMaintenance #SteelCareers #NowHiring #MechanicJobOpportunity #BoilerMaker
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
Forklift Saw Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Forklift / Saw Operator
Looking for a hands-on career with great pay, outstanding benefits, stability, and opportunities to grow? Join Gerdau, a global leader in steel manufacturing, and help create the products that build our cities, infrastructure, and communities.
Pay & Benefits
- Earn up to $67,000–$72,000 which includes $21.16/hr, increasing to $22.87/hr after 90 days, production bonus, 354 hrs of annual overtime, and shift premiums
- Day-one Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development
What You'll Do
- Operate forklifts, saws, cranes, and conveyors
- Cut and prepare steel to customer specifications
- Perform quality inspections and safety checks
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Work as part of a safety-focused team
What You'll Need
- 1–3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience
- Forklift and/or crane experience preferred
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Ability to pass entrance and fit-for-duty exams
- Ability to work a 12 hr rotating schedule - work 14 days out of 28! 7 days, 7 nights, and two weekends a month
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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
Industrial Electrician - Rolling Mill
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Industrial Electrician – Petersburg, VA
Looking for a stable company that offers work life balance and rewards for high performance?
Gerdau Steel is a global leader in the steel industry, thriving across diverse market conditions with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. We are looking for Industrial Electricians to join our growing team in Petersburg, VA.
Compensation and Benefits
- First year earnings of $116,000/year to $125,000/year DOE which includes hourly pay of $36.73 hr to $41.11 hr, bi-weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled annual overtime.
- Benefits start day one: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement and clear pathways to career advancement.
- A supportive, respectful, and safety-focused work culture.
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, 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, 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.
Qualifications
- Completion of Ramsey Electrical exam.
- 3–5 years of heavy manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory, PLC troubleshooting, and high-voltage systems.
- Ability to read schematics and use electrical maintenance tools.
- Ability to work Dupont 4/3 schedule with 12 hr rotating shifts: days, nights, and two consecutive weekends.
Apply TodayApply now to become part of Gerdau’s dynamic team in Petersburg, VA. This is your chance to join a stable, rewarding career with a company where your expertise will make a real impact.
#IndustrialElectrician #MaintenanceElectrian #ElectricalSafety #NowHiring
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
Cab Crane Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Overhead Cab Crane Operator- Melt Shop
Earning potential of $85000 / year which includes biweekly hourly pay ($21.16 hr to start and after 90 days $31.07), production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of built in overtime.
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 auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- 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 Purpose:
You will operate an overhead cab crane to lift and transfer the scrap bucket from the scrap loading area to the furnace for charging. Transport raw materials to the floor, add alloys in the furnace/bins, perform electrode addition functions, and position furnace roof, shell, and equipment during maintenance activities. Follow established material handling practices and procedures combined with directives from melt shop floor personnel. Cab is sealed and air conditioned.
Your Work:
- Operate a 270 ton overhead charging crane to pick-up and transport scrap bucket from scrap loading area to the furnace for charging. Lift, move, and position raw materials and refill material bins as needed. Perform electrode addition functions.
- Use judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of material movement and handling procedures required to service melt shop area in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manipulate or depress crane controls such as pedals/levers to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
- Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
- Unload, transfer, and aid in placing equipment, parts, electrodes, and other supplies.
- May serve as a Relief Ladle Crane Operator when regularly assigned operator is unavailable.
- Perform other crane handling operations in the melt shop as directed according to operational requirements.
- May include removal of slag pot.
- Perform routine equipment care, and record and inspect vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
Qualifications Required:
- Basic computer skills.
- 3 years experience operating a cab-controlled overhead crane from an elevated operator cab.
- Ability to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Ability to work a (Dupont Schedule) 12 hr rotating shift, days, nights and two weekends a month.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in temperatures up to 160 degrees.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights up to 150 ft.
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
Process Engineer - Melt Shop (steel Manufacturing)
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Process Engineer - Melt Shop Operations
Located in Greater Richmond Region of south-central Virginia / Relocation Available within the U.S. / Salary: $105,000-$121,000 + Annual Bonus
Driven by sustainability, Gerdau produces up to 96% of its North American steel from recycled scrap. We pair this environmental focus with financial strength, standing as a highly stable, dividend-paying company on the NYSE.
Your Mission
As a key member of the operations team, you will partner with production leaders, maintenance teams, and plant management to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance. You will serve as a change agent, helping implement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies that support operational excellence.
Why Gerdau?
You will have the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in a world-class manufacturing environment while building your career with a global leader with the lowest embodied carbon steel in the U.S. We value innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous development, and we're looking for professionals who are passionate about making a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on Melt Shop operations and performance.
- Analyze production and process data to identify trends, opportunities, and root causes of recurring issues.
- Reduce process variation and improve operational reliability through data-driven problem solving.
- Develop, implement, and maintain process standards, systems, and best practices.
- Manage and support CAPEX projects from planning through execution.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve equipment, processes, and overall plant performance.
- Facilitate employee training on continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
- Coach and develop employees on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, QIS, Failure Analysis, and other improvement tools.
- Support annual business planning, goal development, and strategic improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise and consulting to operations teams on process optimization and performance improvement.
- Promote and support a strong culture of safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
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/STD/LTD
- Paid 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
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Materials Science, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6-8 years of relevant experience. Experience in heavy industrial, or process manufacturing environments.Knowledge of standardization and production quality methods required.
- Strong knowledge of steelmaking and Melt Shop operations preferred.
- Experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, or related manufacturing operations.
- Proven success leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
- Experience managing or supporting CAPEX projects.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence change and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Apply today if you are ready to lead change, solve complex challenges, and help shape the future of steel manufacturing.
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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 Mechanic - Central Maintenance
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Industrial Mechanic
$106,000 - $116,000 per year (including hourly pay of $33.63 hr to $36.73 hr, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)
Looking for a hands-on maintenance career with excellent pay, industry-leading benefits, and long-term stability?
Join one of North America's leading steel manufacturers and help maintain the equipment that powers a world-class steel mill. If you have experience maintaining heavy equipment, mobile equipment, industrial machinery, diesel equipment, utilities or manufacturing systems, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Financially stable employer with a strong safety culture
- Opportunity to learn more about maintenance for mobile equipment, crane and plant utilities repairs.
Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour Dupont schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month
- Built-in extended time off throughout the year
What You'll Do
As an Industrial Mechanic, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment throughout our steel manufacturing facility.
You'll work on:
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
- Mobile and heavy equipment
- Cranes and material handling equipment
- Industrial mechanical systems
- Welding and fabrication repairs
- Preventive and predictive maintenance activities
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in one of the following:
- Industrial manufacturing
- Steel, mining, aggregate, cement, paper, power generation, or similar heavy industry
- Mechanical maintenance
- Pumps, motors, and gearboxes
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Welding and fabrication
- Rigging
- Reading blueprints and schematics
Preferred Experience:
- Diesel equipment
- Heavy equipment
- Mobile equipment maintenance
Don't meet every qualification? We still encourage experienced maintenance professionals to apply.
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing environment
- Ability to work at heights when required
- Team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Build a Career, Not Just a Job
We're investing in people, technology, and the future of manufacturing. If you're looking for a company that values skilled trades and provides opportunities to grow, apply today.
We are V3 Certified!
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
Millwright Uaw Journeyman
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
Gerdau is looking for an experienced Millwright to undertake a variety of tasks related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
$43.10/hr
Primary Responsibilities:
- Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
- Inspects plant equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production. Advises when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
- Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assemblies and lubricates mechanical equipment. Adjust equipment for proper repairs. Assemblies and aligns gears, bearings and shafts, involving the application of press, sliding and running fits.
- Performs all rigging as necessary.
- Operates machine tools, such as drill press, pipe threading machine, power saw, etc.
- Performs all mechanical repairs as required on cranes.
- Lay outs, installs, maintains and repairs all types of pipe lines, fittings, fixtures and pressure systems as required.
- Repairs leaks in hydraulic, air, gas or water system. Replaces straight sections of pipe that have sprung leaks. Removes and installs complete operating components (cylinders, oil motors, four-way valves, check valves which are purchased spare parts and whose internal working components are spares for assemblies on production units). Repair pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.
- Changes, set up and adjust equipment as required by current operating conditions.
- Works with repair crews as directed on emergency break downs.
- Completes necessary reports on Preventive Maintenance and other equipment inspection checklist.
- Perform water test as required.
- Document all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- All other tasks assigned by management.
Secondary Responsibilites:
- Performs light welding where required in association with routine/emergency repair work.
- Observes good housekeeping and safety on the jobsite and maintenance shop.
Requirements:
- 1 year millwright experience with Millwright Journeyman’s Card or
- 4 years millwright experience without Journeyman's Card
and
- High school diploma or GED
and
- Pass all testing requirements
Quality Related Responsibilities:
- Machinery must be maintained to obtain the highest quality possible.
- Employee will follow current quality policies and practices to strive for zero defects and continuous improvements.
Safty 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 including the Cardinal Safety Rules.
Cost/Production Related Responsibilities:
- All equipment must be maintained to minimize plant down time.
Environmental Related Responsibilites:
- 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 cleanup 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.
Controls Engineer - Level I
Join Gerdau and help drive the future of steel manufacturing through automation, controls, and process improvement. In this role, you'll work on a highly automated rolling mill environment, leading projects that improve equipment reliability, production throughput, and operational performance.
This is an opportunity to own meaningful automation initiatives while working alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Career development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
- Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems
- Support and improve HMI applications used by production and maintenance teams
- Lead automation projects that improve reliability, safety, and productivity
- Troubleshoot electrical, controls, networking, and communication issues
- Develop and implement process improvements that reduce downtime and increase throughput
- Analyze equipment performance and recommend automation improvements
- Participate in major outages, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with operators, maintenance personnel, and leadership teams to solve complex operational challenges
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent automation experience
- 3+ years of manufacturing automation or controls experience
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, and control circuits
- Ability to troubleshoot automation, communication, and HMI-related issues
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
Preferred:
- Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC experience
- HMI development experience
- Industrial networking experience
- Experience with drives, instrumentation, and process automation
- Experience in steel, metals, paper, chemical, mining, or other heavy manufacturing environments
Technologies You May Work With
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
- Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
- Ignition
- GE Cimplicity
- Industrial Ethernet Networks
- ABB Drives
- IBA Process Data Systems
The Impact You'll Make
You will play a key role in improving automation reliability, reducing downtime, increasing production efficiency, and supporting the long-term modernization of one of North America's leading steel manufacturers.
Keywords: BSEE, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Process Engineer, automation, programming, control systems, PLC, HMI, SCADA, hydraulics, pneumatics, AC/CD, drives, motors, steel, metals, manufacturing
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
Project Engineer - Manufacturing & Capital Projects
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Project Engineer - Manufacturing & Capital Projects
Build the Future of Steel Manufacturing
At Gerdau, you'll do more than manage projects. You'll lead capital investments that improve safety, reliability, productivity, and performance at one of North America's largest steel manufacturers.
We're seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage capital projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working closely with operations and maintenance teams, and seeing projects come to life on the plant floor.
In this role, you'll have direct ownership of equipment upgrades, facility improvements, process enhancements, and major capital projects that support our long-term growth strategy.
What You'll Do
Lead Capital Projects
- Manage CAPEX projects from planning through startup and project closeout
- Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and business justifications
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Track project costs, timelines, risks, and deliverables
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
Improve Manufacturing Operations
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance
- Support process improvements and productivity initiatives
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues alongside operations and maintenance teams
- Evaluate new technologies and best practices for implementation
Drive Engineering Solutions
- Develop equipment specifications and technical bid packages
- Support equipment selection, installation, and commissioning activities
- Review engineering drawings and project documentation
- Manage contractor activities and construction projects within the plant
Support Long-Term Growth
- Participate in annual capital planning activities
- Evaluate future facility and equipment needs
- Recommend projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
Why Engineers Join Gerdau
- Own projects from concept through commissioning
- Work on high-impact manufacturing and infrastructure projects
- Gain exposure to multimillion-dollar capital investments
- Partner directly with plant leadership and operations teams
- Build broad experience across engineering, maintenance, operations, and project management
- Strong career growth opportunities within one of North America's largest steel producers
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
- 2+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, mining, chemical, metals, paper, food processing, utilities, or related industries
- Experience managing projects, process improvements, equipment installations, or capital projects
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
- Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and systems
- Experience managing contractors and construction activities
- Knowledge of capital project management practices
- Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and equipment optimization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Starting Day One
- 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
- Annual Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development and Training Opportunities
- Relocation Assistance Available
About Gerdau
Gerdau is a leading producer of long steel products and one of the largest recyclers in North America. Through a network of steel mills, recycling facilities, and downstream operations, we supply essential products used in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and countless industries that support everyday life.
Join a team that values safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
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
Material Handler
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota
55802
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of repetitive material handling duties necessary to receive and store raw materials, and package, store, load, and ship finished products to customers, which requires a basic understanding of the warehouse, shipping, and production areas. Operates forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to facilitate the efficient transfer of materials and products to and from production lines, warehouse areas, shipping areas, trucks, and railcars. Receives limited supervision with specific day to day instructions for assigned tasks from the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Material Handler Team Lead.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to work night shift; Night shift position - 7pm - 7am (3 Nights On, 3 Nights Off)
- Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to properly load and unload raw materials and finished products on and off specified vehicles.
- As required, or directed, operates forklift and overhead crane to transfer finished product from production lines and secure product for shipment.
- Moves packaged product to storage area or loading dock.
- Places supply items at proper storage location.
- Accurately completes Material Handlers sheet and Safety inspections.
- Coordinates with Production employees on changes to size or grades of products to ensure that the correct materials are loaded for the production setup.
- Receives instructions from Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, and/or Material Handler Team Lead regarding customer loading requirements, product selection and vehicle type and number.
- Accurately completes all required truck and railcar paperwork.
- Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
Education:
High school diploma or GED. Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane certifications during the initial orientation period. Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.
Experience:
0-3 months’ work experience. Experience/knowledge in manufacturing setting and operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred. Basic torch and welding skills preferred.
Salary:
- $27.23/hr.
- Time and a half Sunday premium
- Additional night shift pays premium
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K with company match
- Vacation
- PTO
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- 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. 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
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
At Gerdau, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled electrical maintenance team, influence reliability strategy, and drive continuous improvement across critical production systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll partner directly with plant leadership and have the support, resources, and technology needed to improve equipment performance and develop your team.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stable, growing company investing in equipment reliability and predictive maintenance technologies
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvements in a highly automated industrial environment
What You'll Do
As the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for electrical maintenance and reliability across plant systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and create a safe, high-performing work environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop electrical maintenance personnel
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive and preventive maintenance programs
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and mechanical equipment issues
- Drive safety, environmental, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
- Partner with operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant performance
- Coach and develop employees through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and root cause failure analysis
- Monitor performance metrics and implement action plans to achieve business objectives
- Manage routine maintenance activities, work execution, and reliability improvements
- Participate in outage planning, major repairs, and capital improvement projects
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field OR HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
- 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, steel, metals, mining, pulp and paper, chemical processing, power generation, or related heavy industry
- Experience leading electrical maintenance or reliability teams
- Knowledge of predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and power distribution equipment
- Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
- Ability to build relationships across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Preferred
- Experience with overhead cranes, utilities, mobile equipment, substations, switchyards, HVAC systems, or industrial environmental systems
- Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms
- Experience in steel manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments
Leadership Opportunity
This is primarily a day-shift leadership position with off-hours support for critical maintenance activities, outages, and operational emergencies.
If you're an electrical maintenance leader who enjoys developing people, improving reliability, solving complex technical challenges, and making a visible impact on plant performance, we'd like to talk with you.
Apply today and help shape the future of steel manufacturing at Gerdau.
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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 I
Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Missouri
63801
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
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 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
Yard Operator I
Milan, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38358
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
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
Millwright / Industrial Mechanic
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Hourly Rate: $44.72/ hour plus COLA (cost of living allowance). Overtime available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repairs, installation and inspection work to be done
- Inspects equipment for defects such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication
- Finds the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production
- Advises when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporary continued operation would have no harmful effect
- Trouble shoots and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment
- Assembles or aligns gears, bearings and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits
- Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions
- Interprets drawings and sketches
- Dismantles, cleans repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment
- Performs routine layout work, fabrication or repair of steel structures and components
- Selects material in accordance with suitability for job and performs burning and mild steel welding
- Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, pipe threading machine and power saw
- Erects scaffolds and performs rigging as necessary
- Prepares for workorders, records activities in CMMS
Our Successful Candidate will have:
- A Red Seal Certification or Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate
- Experience in heavy industry
- Exposure to PM, Hydraulics, VF drives, PLC's, welding, crane work
- Experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work a rotating schedule (continental style schedule) 12 hour shifts as well an 8 hour day shift (Monday - Friday)
- Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades
- Basic computer experience
Gerdau offers excellent benefits!
- Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability
- Basic 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. 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
Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr
Union City, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38261
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Mobile Equipment Operator | Gerdau
Safety-driven operator with hands-on experience running mobile cranes, magnet cranes, and shears to process and move scrap materials efficiently. I support daily yard operations by loading and unloading trucks and railcars, preparing scrap to spec, and maintaining equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance. Known for strong teamwork, problem-solving, and a commitment to Gerdau’s safety, environmental, and core values.
Key Skills:
• Mobile & magnet crane operation
• Scrap processing and grading• Equipment inspection & preventive maintenance• Yard logistics & material handling
• Safety & environmental compliance
• Team collaboration and continuous improvement
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
Melt Shop Attendant
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Starting pay $75000 / year - (includes base hourly rate of $24.64 plus, weekly production bonus, shift differential & Sunday premiums, and 354 annual scheduled overtime)
Manufacturing Associate - Melt Shop
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like operating heavy mobile equipment? Join us as we empower the future.
We Have:
A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Paid 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:
- A completed High School Diploma or GED is preferred or successful completion of entrance exam
- Industrial or manufacturing experience to include operating heavy mobile equipment
- Flexibility to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights, and two consecutive weekends
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting, standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters, heights, extreme temperature conditions.
Your Purpose:
Perform a wide variety of supplementary duties within the melt shop and other plant areas within a team.
Your Work:
- Involves a variety of simple, manual tasks, receiving guidance, and specific instructions from Melt Shift Supervisor and furnace crews.
- Perform repetitive work around the furnace area to supply raw materials for the melting process such as adding alloys, fluxes, refractories, etc.
- Cut unprepared scrap in the yard with a cutting torch for the electric furnace.
- Through on the job training, must become certified on Billet Yard Crane in order to serve as a relief operator. This requires proficiency in operating the crane and assisting with routine and preventative maintenance. Safely operate overhead Billet Crane to warehouse billets between the casting and rolling process.
- As needed, function as a Caster Cutting Attendant. This requires versatility to adequately carry out the normal machine operator duties for each job performed and participating in housekeeping activities in the casting area.
- Clean machinery and other equipment or apparatus, assist maintenance personnel, as needed handling tools, parts, and perform routine maintenance on any equipment used.
- Perform material handling duties by unloading trucks transporting supplies and parts to the warehouse, stock room, or work areas.
- Use hand tools such as a shovel, pick, sledgehammer, crowbar, broom, and rake; equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, jack, pneumatic hammer, as well as operate forklifts, front-end loaders, and bobcats to perform daily tasks and to get up stock for the furnace.
- Assist with hanging electrodes, taking temperatures and samples at the furnace, and adding necessary alloys at the tap as directed. Required to function as an Electric Furnace Helper as needed.
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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
2027 Engineering Internship, Monroe, Mi
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college 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.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who 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.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 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 Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- 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
Start shaping the future with us!
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
2027 Engineering G. Future, Monroe, Mi
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
About Us: Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
• To invest in our entry level talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 12-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
Some of the experiences of this program include:
• G.Futures will be in charge of solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature intended to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be an experienced professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you recognize Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end. • Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering
- Material Sciences/Metallurgy
- Or other applicable degree
- Bachelor's degree from within the past 3 years, or expected to receive your degree by Summer 2024
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above)
- Preference for a degree related internship experience
- A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your
NATURE AND SCOPE
Responsible for the supervision and coordination of the assigned Melt Shop, engage in the production of steel, which would include electric furnace operation, Refractory and continuous casting, and associated duties.
This position reports directly to the General Supervisor, Melting. While the incumbent is restricted in decision-making in certain areas (major breakdowns, serious labor problems, selection of materials), incumbent is given considerable latitude in the operation of the shift. Reporting to the incumbent are hourly production workers, along with indirect supervision of the Casting Shift Supervisor on matters involving production flow through the department during offshift operations.
REQUIREMENTS
- **** Must have 5 years’ in steelmaking methods and techniques to include
- **** Basic metallurigical knowledge; broad melt shop background equivalent
- **** Experience in ARC Furnace and continuous casting operations
- Operation of cranes and other heavy equipment
- Ability to diagnose and oversee repair of breakdown maintenance problems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for safe, effective, and efficient use of manpower and materials producting the maximum amount of quality steel at the lowest cost
- Directs melting personnel in the performance of some mechanical maintenance functions; in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor
- Oversees the maintenance repair function that occurs in the Melt Shop
- Assists, instructs, directs, and trains personnel in the operational procedures involved in the melting process
- Direct responsibility for insuring that all environmental guidelines are followed
- Incumbent is responsible for filling out the furnace heat logs and other production and supervisory reports as required.
- Incumbent must communicate with the previous shift supervisor as to the condition of equipment, to the General Supervisor and Superintendent concerning any special problems or instructions, and with the laboratory personnel concerning the chemical analysis of steel to be produced.
- Problems associated with this position would include equipment failure, improper scrap selection, and inadequate housekeeping practices, with the main challenge of this position being the maintenance of work flow through the melting and casting department so as to safely obtain the optimum production of quality steel for the least possible cost.
- Responsibities include production of prescribed quality of product, safe production of scheduled tons of steel. Proper, efficient, and effective work methods, educationg personnel of hazards associated with melting operations and monitoring performance of duties by employees to insure safe job procedures are being followed.
- Proper operation, preventive maintenance, and utilization of equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair and for the diagnosis and subsequent solution of breakdown problems.
- Responsible for employee selection, training, evaluation, and discipline and for the safety of employees and for effectively administering safety programs.
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,
Manual Machinist/shop Machinist
Wilton, Iowa, United States
Iowa
52778
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Sets up and operates all types of machine tools and performs all types of layout, fitting and assembly work. Operates lathe, and associated equipment, for turning all types of new and used iron, steel and alloy material to finished size, contour, and surface. Makes and repairs tools, rigs, fixtures, gauges, templates, dies, machine parts, and instrument parts. Perform any dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for plant maintenance or construction.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
All types of machine tools such as lathes, shapes, planer, horizontal and vertical boning mills, milling machine, heat treating equipment, lathe, cutting tools, calipers, gauges, templates (SEE ATTACHMENT).MATERIALS:
Mill equipment and parts, forgings, castings, bar stock, plates, rods, etc., iron, steel, brass, alloys and other metals. New and used forged or cast iron or steel (SEE ATTACHMENT)SOURCE OF SUPERVISION:
Perform work with a minimum of direction.
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Works alone or directs other workpersons as required.WORKING PROCEDURES:
Receives instruction, prints, and work order.
Interprets drawings and sketches, plans and determines working procedure.
Performs any layout work and makes sketches of parts as required.
Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, indices and other data using shop formula and hand books as necessary.
Selects and grinds tools for the job in accordance with hardness, machinability and other properties of parts to me machined.
Procures or makes jigs, fixtures or machine attachments required for the job.
Sets up and operated machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds for efficient machining.
Machines parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes.
Uses precision measuring instruments.
Dismantles machinery and equipment.
Assembles, fits, aligns and adjusts machinery and equipment to very close tolerances.
Works in shop or field as required.
Completes reports and forms as directed.
Cements carbide cutters to holders and grinds them.
Operates crane as required for setting up machines and materials in machine shop.
Sets up and operates lathe.
Sets tools and adjusts feeds and cutting speeds in accordance with steel hardness, diameter, depth and width of cut.
Checks progress of cut with such tools as calipers, levels, protractors, gauges, templates and rules.
Uses tapes, knurling and ragging attachments.
Operate mobile equipment as required
Performs layout work including complex passes from blueprints or with templates, calculating dimensions, tapers, etc.
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
Maintenance Mechanic; Melt Shop, Charlotte Nc
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Rotating Shift
Depending on trade experience the day shift starts at $101000 - $132000 / year. Benefits start on your first day!
Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying mechanical 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 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
- Weekly Bonuses
- Health Advocate Services
- Parental Leave
- 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
- A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery.
- Experience with mechanical or electrical repairs is required.
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus.
- Flexibility to work rotating shift 7p-7a and 7a-7p.
- Team-oriented with communication skills required to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and production operators.
Your Purpose:
You will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep the mill, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating conditions; working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance.
Your Work:
- You will have a variety of occasionally complex duties requiring considerable care to effectively and efficiently dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, as wells as general maintenance in varied capacities such as an electrician, machine repair, millwright.
- You will start, observe, and operate equipment to detect or verify the malfunction.
- You will conduct preventive maintenance through inspecting, adjusting feed, speed power input and output, cleaning, and lubricating equipment.
- You will tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
- You will detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/ or improper operation of mill equipment or machinery.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and be part of our steel legacy!
Salary Range: $106,000 - $116,000 per year (including hourly pay of $33.63 hr to $36.73 hr DOE, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)
About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To roll out top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.
Why Choose Gerdau?
- Impactful Work: As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.
- Global Reach: Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.
- Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
- Financial Security: 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
- Work-Life Balance: Parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
- Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.
Qualifications Required:
- Successful completion of Ramsey mechanical maintenance test.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of heavy machinery maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
- Advanced knowledge of maintaining AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E and common maintenance tools.
- Intermediate knowledge of pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, stick and tig welding and rigging principles.
- Team-oriented with communication skills required to work with supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and production operators.
- Ability to work a rotating shift including days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.( Dupont 4/3 schedule)
Your Purpose:
Your most important responsibility will be to keep our mills running and your coworkers safe. You will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep the mill, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating conditions; working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance.
Your Role:
- You will have a variety of complex duties requiring considerable care to effectively and efficiently dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, as wells as general maintenance in varied capacities.
- You will start, observe, and operate equipment to detect or verify the malfunction and see if it should be repaired or replaced.
- You will conduct preventive maintenance through inspecting, adjusting feed, speed power input and output, cleaning, and lubricating equipment.
- You will tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
- You will detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/ or improper operation of mill equipment or machinery.
We are V3 Certified!
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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 I
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Virginia
24014
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Yard Operator
Job Summary
Gerdau is seeking a safety-focused and motivated Yard Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in daily yard operations by inspecting and grading scrap metal, operating mobile equipment, loading and unloading materials, and supporting overall site efficiency and safety.
The successful candidate will work closely with supervisors, scale operators, coworkers, and customers to ensure materials meet quality standards and shipping requirements. Prior scrap metal experience is an asset, but candidates with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Inspect and grade incoming scrap materials for quality and environmental compliance.
- Monitor all incoming scrap through radiation detection processes and report any concerns.
- Operate material handlers, loaders, and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload scrap materials according to quality and customer specifications.
- Ensure outbound materials meet safety and quality requirements.
- Complete and document daily equipment inspections and routine equipment care.
- Identify and report equipment issues, safety hazards, and environmental concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Provide excellent customer service and support daily yard operations.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and activities.
Additional Duties
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
- Support maintenance activities and equipment repairs as required.
- Operate baling equipment when needed.
- Assist with non-ferrous metal processing, sorting, and upgrading materials such as copper, brass, and aluminum.
- Collaborate with team members to support safe and efficient yard operations.
- Assist with rail operations where applicable, including moving rail cars and related activities.
- Contribute ideas and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, industrial environment, or operating heavy equipment is an asset.
- Ability to learn scrap grading and inspection processes.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn and develop new skills.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Safety-focused work environment.
- Be part of a team that helps build a sustainable future through recycling and manufacturing.
Apply today and become part of a team where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.
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
Heavy Equipment Operator I
Minot, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58701
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Mobile Equipment Operator | Gerdau
Safety-driven operator with hands-on experience running mobile cranes, magnet cranes, and shears to process and move scrap materials efficiently. I support daily yard operations by loading and unloading trucks and railcars, preparing scrap to spec, and maintaining equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance. Known for strong teamwork, problem-solving, and a commitment to Gerdau’s safety, environmental, and core values.
Key Skills:
• Mobile & magnet crane operation
• Scrap processing and grading• Equipment inspection & preventive maintenance
• Yard logistics & material handling
• Safety & environmental compliance
• Team collaboration and continuous improvement
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
Heat Treat Operator I
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Position Purpose: Night Shift 11:00pm - 7:00am
The Heat Treat Operator is responsible for providing an efficient and good quality heat treated products with short lead times and low downtime to the GMSP operations. The position practices safe work habits and follows standard work methods to meet customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Gathers and analyzes information.
- Develops alternative solutions.
- Assist with implementation of plant safety programs in order to become familiar with the procedures necessary for safety and loss control.
- Assist with physical inventory recording and reporting to learn that function.
- Communicates and works with other Heat Treat Operators, Logistics and Maintenance Personnel.
- Operates and SAP systems.
- Capable of operating overhead remote controlled cranes.
- Follows Heat Treat operating schedule as directed by supervision.
- Assist in the development and improvement of Heat Treat operating practices.
- Work to maximize Heat Treatment daily production.
- Run optimal heating recipes and follows heating practices to ensure quality requirements.
- Follow all sampling practices and other sampling requirements as directed by supervision.
- Stages material and sets up production for oncoming crews (stages bundles on the stretcher table, perform stretcher length changes, savage saw blade changes, etc.)
- Maintain housekeeping and safe work environment standards by following 5S.
- Assist with rework: banding, sorting, disposing of scrap, tagging, etc.
- Communicate with oncoming and off-going shift.
- Follow ISO policies and practices to strive for zero defects, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
- Handling and movement of materials to, within, and out of the work area.
- Assist with the rework process following standards.
- Must be proficient with computers.
- Operate forklift and cranes.
Environment:
Federal and State environmental regulations.
Must adhere to Gerdau policies and procedures.
Perform duties of moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
Loud noise level in work environment.
Place in Organization:
This position reports to: Production Control Supervisor
Other positions reporting to the same position: Heat Treat Operators
Positions reporting to this position: None
Number of people supervised directly or indirectly: 10
Education or Equivalent:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), 3+ years of relevant work experience, forklift and crane certification.
Specialized Knowledge and/or Skill:
Very good problem solving and mechanical skills.
Very good verbal communication skills.
Additional Qualifications:
Work performance behavior demonstrates respect for diversity.
Problem Solving:
Safety/Environment, Health and Safety Manual
GMSP Procedure Handbook
Focus is to work toward independent problem solving, analysis and potential problem analysis.
Individual will learn and be required to evaluate safe job procedures
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
2027 Summer Engineering Internship
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college 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.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who 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.
Who We Are
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.
Opportunities to Learn
Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 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 Junior or Senior year.
Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
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
Start shaping the future with us!
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
2027 Engineering Intern, Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college 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.
Gerdau is looking for G. Start candidates who 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.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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 make our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, SolidWorks, and more!
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- 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 must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Start shaping the future with us!
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
2027 Engineering G Future, Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
Empowering people who build the future.
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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.G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
• To invest in our entry level talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 12-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
Some of the experiences of this program include:
• G.Futures will be in charge of solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature intended to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be an experienced professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you recognize Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end. • Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering
- Material Sciences/Metallurgy
- Or other applicable degree
- Bachelor's degree from within the past 3 years, or expected to receive your degree by Summer 2024
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above)
- Preference for a degree related internship experience
- A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the 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
Senior Metallurgist
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Senior Metallurgist | Quality & Process Improvement
The Senior Metallurgist serves as the technical expert supporting Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, and Quality operations. This position leads metallurgical investigations, product improvement initiatives, customer technical support activities, and process optimization efforts to improve quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Working closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, this role provides hands-on metallurgical leadership for steel production, rolling, testing, and continuous improvement programs.
Why Join Us
- Direct influence on melt shop and rolling mill product quality
- Opportunity to lead mill-wide improvement projects
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and commercial teams
- Exposure to customer-facing technical challenges
- Career path into Quality Manager, Technical Manager, or Operations leadership roles
- Growing steel operation with significant investment and modernization initiatives
What 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
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
What You'll Do
- Lead metallurgical investigations and root-cause analyses
- Support melt shop, rolling mill, and finishing operations
- Evaluate customer requirements and product performance
- Plan and execute product and process trials
- Analyze production and quality data using SPC, Minitab, and other tools
- Drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Provide technical guidance to operations and quality teams
- Support customer visits, audits, and technical reviews
- Assist with quality management systems, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in steel, metals, foundry, casting, rolling, forging, heat treatment, or heavy manufacturing
- Experience with root-cause analysis, process improvement, and quality systems
- Knowledge of metallurgical testing and material characterization techniques
- Ability to analyze production and quality data and translate findings into operational improvements
- Customer-facing technical experience preferred
- Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
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
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist | Day One Benefits | $100k to $126k DOE and Annual Bonus
Join a team where your knowledge of environmental compliance isn’t just valued - it’s essential to driving improvements. This role is ideal for professionals who are currently succeeding where they are- but looking for more ownership, more visibility, more impact, and an interest in becoming an Environmental Manager in the future
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 automobile 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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
Your Qualifications:
- Associate degree with relevant work experience required.
- 15 years of progressive environmental compliance and regulatory experience preferred, with demonstrated leadership potential.
- Experience in industrial regulations, Title V, air permits, RCRA, storm water quality, and reporting.
- Ability to work a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of personalities and interests regarding work-related problems, compliance solutions, and regulatory issues.
- Ability to tolerate indoor and outdoor weather and plant noise with proper personal protection equipment.
- Strong organizational and team building skills.
- Able to manage projects and conduct inspections.
- Valid Driver's License.
Your Purpose
:
Under the direction of the Mill Environmental Manager, you will be responsible for completing inspections and monitoring environmental activities in the steel mill and reporting deficiencies and / or non-compliance. You will be interacting with co-workers, consultants, vendors, and neighbors and provide guidance and assistance to division management with regards to pollution control, hazardous waste and environmental issues and to assure continued compliance with federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations. You will work to establish long term environmental solutions which meet the needs of mill operations.
Your Work:
- Train employees in environmental policy and establish new training tools and presentations.
- Establish long term waste disposal solutions which meet the needs of mill operations.
- Keep up to date with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by attending periodic training courses.
- Participate as directed in environmental compliance and remediation activities.
- Maintain divisions environmental files and reports.
- Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain productive relationships with mill management and regulatory personnel.
- Adhere to company policy, programs, and procedures.
- Maintain records and data management to meet State and Federal regulatory obligations.
- Monitor key compliance metrics and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Collects sample and data required for various environmental projects, reports, permits, and licenses.
- Prepare, submit, and timely file federal, state, and local environmental reports.
- Occasional travel may be 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.
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
Maintenance Electrical Supervisor
Wilton, Iowa, United States
Iowa
52778
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Position Summary
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising electrical maintenance activities within a steel manufacturing environment. This position provides frontline leadership to electrical maintenance employees and ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established maintenance, production, environmental, and quality standards.
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and prioritizing electrical maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and availability while supporting safe and efficient steel mill operations. The position works closely with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and other support functions to identify and resolve equipment issues and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities/Safety Leadership
- Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
- Ensure all electrical maintenance activities are performed in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead and participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses, and workplace inspections.
- Ensure proper application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, arc flash requirements, and other energy-control procedures.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and take appropriate corrective action.
- Promote a culture in which employees actively participate in hazard identification and risk reduction.
- Supervision and Leadership
- Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and support to electrical maintenance employees.
- Assign daily work and coordinate manpower to support planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, and production requirements.
- Monitor work quality, productivity, attendance, and adherence to established procedures.
- Develop employee skills through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback.
- Support employee development and progression within the electrical maintenance organization.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration between maintenance personnel, operations, engineering, and management.
- Administer applicable policies, procedures, and labor agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
Maintenance and Reliability
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency electrical maintenance activities.
- Ensure maintenance work is properly planned, scheduled, and executed to minimize equipment downtime.
- Work closely with Maintenance Planning and Reliability personnel to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
- Review equipment failures and recurring problems and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and electrical system performance.
- Support the development and execution of shutdown, outage, and major maintenance work.
Technical Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical support for the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and automation systems, including:
- Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Motors, motor controls, and motor control centers (MCCs).
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and DC drives.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and industrial control systems.
- Instrumentation and process control equipment.
- Industrial communication networks.
- Cranes and material handling equipment.
- Furnaces, rolling mills, casting equipment, and other steel manufacturing equipment.
- Transformers, switchgear, breakers, and protective devices.
- Assist employees with complex troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
- Ensure electrical drawings, documentation, and maintenance records are maintained and updated as appropriate.
- Support electrical projects, equipment upgrades, and capital improvements.
Planning and Coordination
- Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with Operations and other maintenance departments.
- Review work orders and ensure appropriate labor, materials, tools, and equipment are available.
- Participate in daily production and maintenance planning meetings.
- Manage maintenance priorities during equipment breakdowns and emergency situations.
- Coordinate contractor activities when required and ensure contractors comply with site safety and work requirements.
- Support inventory and spare parts strategies for critical electrical equipment.
- Continuous Improvement
- Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
- Utilize maintenance and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in reliability initiatives, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities.
- Support the implementation of new technologies and maintenance best practices.
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve equipment availability, and increase maintenance efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical and control systems.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout and arc flash awareness.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment.
Preferred:
- Associate degree or technical degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Experience in the steel, metals, mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial industries.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial automation, and process control systems.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Effective leadership and employee development skills.
- Strong electrical and industrial automation troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic production environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions during equipment failures and emergency situations.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively with represented employees, operations, engineering, and management.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in a steel manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:
- High temperatures and radiant heat.
- Dust, noise, and vibration.
- Moving equipment and heavy industrial machinery.
- Elevated work areas and confined spaces.
- Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and call-in responsibilities as required by business needs.
The Electrical Supervisor must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Leadership Expectations
The Electrical Supervisor is expected to lead by example and demonstrate the company’s commitment to:
• Safety First
• Respect for People
• Operational Excellence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability and Results
The Electrical Supervisor plays a critical role in developing a highly skilled electrical maintenance team, maintaining reliable equipment, supporting production objectives, and ensuring that all work is performed safely and efficiently.
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, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58701
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary
The Yard Operator plays a key role in supporting daily yard operations and overall operational effectiveness. This position requires a broad skill set and the ability to perform a variety of tasks. The Yard Operator must have knowledge of scrap grading or demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn. Responsibilities include scrap inspection, ferrous and non‑ferrous purchasing support, operation of mobile equipment, and completion of general maintenance activities.
The Yard Operator is expected to safely operate material handling equipment such as cranes and loaders to complete daily tasks. Regular communication with the scale operator, supervisor, coworkers, and customers is essential, particularly regarding material quality and shipping requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to yard operations.
- Perform a variety of tasks ranging from simple to moderately complex, ensuring proper procedures are consistently followed.
- Ensure all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation; quarantine any material that fails the scan and notify appropriate personnel immediately.
- Operate loaders and/or material handlers to load and unload scrap material in accordance with Gerdau and customer quality standards.
- Inspect incoming scrap to ensure it meets quality and environmental standards; apply appropriate deductions and downgrades and communicate findings to the scale in a timely manner.
- Inspect and verify scrap grades and quality, identifying deductions and downgrades as required.
- Ensure all outbound materials meet safety and quality standards.
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC) activities.
- Detect and report faulty materials, environmental hazards, safety concerns, or improper equipment operation; escalate unusual issues to supervision.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and equipment.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Promote and practice Gerdau’s core values.
- Participate in daily safety routines.
Locations with Rail Operations
For facilities with rail operations, responsibilities include shifting full and empty railcars, operating locomotives, activating switches, coupling and uncoupling cars, and setting brakes or wheel blocks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly inventory counts, where applicable.
- Support maintenance personnel with equipment repairs as directed.
- Operate baler equipment.
- Assist with non‑ferrous processing, including material segregation to upgrade products (e.g., copper, brass, aluminum).
- Support coworkers in daily operational tasks essential to yard safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Stage and remove material for torching using a material handler, where applicable.
- Contribute to problem-solving efforts as required.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills.
Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated desire to develop skills and grow within Gerdau.
- Commitment to promoting and practicing Gerdau’s core values.
- High school diploma 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
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.
The Electronic Technician analyzes job requests received from various departments for priority, material requirements and scope of project. Primary responsibilities include: plan, coordinate, and perform all operations required to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, modify, calibrate, test and service control systems in support of steel production and related plant operations. Work involves a basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers, industrial control devices, electrical wiring, and principles of operation and application of equipment.
This job requires experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, with a machine electrical background and a completed Training Checklist for this job. This incumbent should possess basic computer literacy. The incumbent must also be able to pass a written test.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Analyze job requests received from various departments for priority, material requirements and scope of project.
2. Installation, modification, monitoring, troubleshooting and repair of automated industrial control equipment.
3. Work with related diagnostic equipment tooling including: digital volt meters, data recorders, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, and other tools and equipment.
4. Have a basic 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.
5. Verifies and adjusts plant instrumentation; routinely checks responsible area control systems.
6. Work closely with electricians to ensure timely and uniform equipment installations and upgrades.
7. Work closely with production and maintenance personnel in providing the systematic maintenance of controls and instrumentation.
8. Have a basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems and components and how they operate.
9. Maintain computers and peripherals associated with plant industrial control systems.
10. Able to understand electrical drawings and schematics.
11. Respond to emergency calls involving equipment breakdowns that affect production and/or quality of end product.
12. Responsible to use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to create purchase orders and accomplish PM and work order procedures.
13. All other tasks assigned by management.
14. Responsible for departmental housekeeping.
15. Responsible for following all safety policies including the Cardinal Safety Rules.
16. Attend monthly safety and crew meetings.
17. Responsible for utilizing the Gerdau Business Systems and EMM concepts.
18. Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training.
19. 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.
20. Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
21. Enforce environmental compliance to procedures, practices, and regulations within the department.
22. Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations within the department.
23. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Qualifications
Must have GED or High school Diploma
Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
This incumbent should possess basic computer literacy
The incumbent must also be able to pass a written test.
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
Procurement System Analyst
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Basic Function
This job’s key function is to perform data analysis to provide insights and recommendations to support Gerdau’s Procurement processes and practices The role should also continually develop and manage action plans, often acting as a lead to coordinate projects and improvements. The Procurement Systems Analyst will work with minimal supervision from the Improvement and Innovation Manager, developing and managing action plans, generating meaningful metrics, creating accurate, timely and impactful reporting and presenting and deploying strategies to help the organization meet its strategic goals.
Scope:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for analysis, recommendations, development and deployment of action plans and process improvements with little need of validation by the Innovation and Improvement Manager. This role is accountable for data stewardship (automation and processes), Power BI (development and routine reporting), regression/statistical modeling and predictive capabilities (development and routine analysis) and work as lead coordinating projects. The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for creating actionable insights, collaboration, predictive analysis, machine learning, data scrapping and recommending specific actions to drive business objectives.
The Procurement Systems Analyst must focus on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to continuously gather new insights into the procurement process. It is essential to stay updated on the latest advancements in analytics and artificial intelligence and to share this knowledge within the organization.
Abilities and Skills: Openness (both learning and new ideas), goals oriented, time management, self-starter, mental-agility, relationship building, communication skills, presentation skills (for training and taking technical issues and presenting them to business users), strong business acumen, etc. Ability to decipher problems and bring forth solutions to solve those problems.
Will this position require travel?
The Procurement Systems Analyst may be required to travel approximately 2 times per year to visit mills, seminars, trainings and/or attend trade shows and trade association meetings.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will perform these duties with minimal management validation:
- Develop, design, and manage efficient processes, tabular reports, list reports, scorecards, dynamic models, and dashboards that effectively monitor various KPIs and benchmarks.
- Provide the procurement leadership team with timely and accurate information and analysis, while assisting in the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the procurement department's performance and related metrics.
- Analyze complex data sets from distinct stakeholders to generate data-backed recommendations for procurement strategies
- Create new ways to deliver information using multiple reporting tools and platforms like Microsoft Fabric (PowerBI and other solutions), Databricks, SAP Datasphere, and AI-enabled solutions like Copilot.
- Support the long-term vision of the procurement leadership team by proactively implementing business processes, best practices, and leadership to enable organizational transformation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, data science, data analysis, or a related area
- 2 - 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, supply chain analytics or related analytical roles preferred
- Experience in creating and maintaining automated reporting systems and databases.
- Analytically focused, and have proven experience developing action plans based on their own analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with other departments and internal customers
- Experience in planning and performing data analysis projects and processes from start to finish
- Proficient with Power BI, Databricks, statistical analysis along with common programs (such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel), RPA technology (Robotic Process Automation), online survey tools and syndicated data sources
- Experience with Microsoft Azure (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions) and automation of business processes
- Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
- Requires proven ability to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with procurement and operations teams
- Prior experience with SAP & Ariba preferred
- Prior knowledge and experience in procurement & manufacturing, steel or steel using industries 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
Procurement System Analyst
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Basic Function
This job’s key function is to perform data analysis to provide insights and recommendations to support Gerdau’s Procurement processes and practices The role should also continually develop and manage action plans, often acting as a lead to coordinate projects and improvements. The Procurement Systems Analyst will work with minimal supervision from the Improvement and Innovation Manager, developing and managing action plans, generating meaningful metrics, creating accurate, timely and impactful reporting and presenting and deploying strategies to help the organization meet its strategic goals.
Scope:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for analysis, recommendations, development and deployment of action plans and process improvements with little need of validation by the Innovation and Improvement Manager. This role is accountable for data stewardship (automation and processes), Power BI (development and routine reporting), regression/statistical modeling and predictive capabilities (development and routine analysis) and work as lead coordinating projects. The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for creating actionable insights, collaboration, predictive analysis, machine learning, data scrapping and recommending specific actions to drive business objectives.
The Procurement Systems Analyst must focus on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to continuously gather new insights into the procurement process. It is essential to stay updated on the latest advancements in analytics and artificial intelligence and to share this knowledge within the organization.
Abilities and Skills: Openness (both learning and new ideas), goals oriented, time management, self-starter, mental-agility, relationship building, communication skills, presentation skills (for training and taking technical issues and presenting them to business users), strong business acumen, etc. Ability to decipher problems and bring forth solutions to solve those problems.
Will this position require travel?
The Procurement Systems Analyst may be required to travel approximately 2 times per year to visit mills, seminars, trainings and/or attend trade shows and trade association meetings.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will perform these duties with minimal management validation:
- Develop, design, and manage efficient processes, tabular reports, list reports, scorecards, dynamic models, and dashboards that effectively monitor various KPIs and benchmarks.
- Provide the procurement leadership team with timely and accurate information and analysis, while assisting in the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the procurement department's performance and related metrics.
- Analyze complex data sets from distinct stakeholders to generate data-backed recommendations for procurement strategies
- Create new ways to deliver information using multiple reporting tools and platforms like Microsoft Fabric (PowerBI and other solutions), Databricks, SAP Datasphere, and AI-enabled solutions like Copilot.
- Support the long-term vision of the procurement leadership team by proactively implementing business processes, best practices, and leadership to enable organizational transformation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, data science, data analysis, or a related area
- 2 - 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, supply chain analytics or related analytical roles preferred
- Experience in creating and maintaining automated reporting systems and databases.
- Analytically focused, and have proven experience developing action plans based on their own analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with other departments and internal customers
- Experience in planning and performing data analysis projects and processes from start to finish
- Proficient with Power BI, Databricks, statistical analysis along with common programs (such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel), RPA technology (Robotic Process Automation), online survey tools and syndicated data sources
- Experience with Microsoft Azure (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions) and automation of business processes
- Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
- Requires proven ability to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with procurement and operations teams
- Prior experience with SAP & Ariba preferred
- Prior knowledge and experience in procurement & manufacturing, steel or steel using industries preferred
Procurement System Analyst
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Basic Function
This job’s key function is to perform data analysis to provide insights and recommendations to support Gerdau’s Procurement processes and practices The role should also continually develop and manage action plans, often acting as a lead to coordinate projects and improvements. The Procurement Systems Analyst will work with minimal supervision from the Improvement and Innovation Manager, developing and managing action plans, generating meaningful metrics, creating accurate, timely and impactful reporting and presenting and deploying strategies to help the organization meet its strategic goals.
Scope:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for analysis, recommendations, development and deployment of action plans and process improvements with little need of validation by the Innovation and Improvement Manager. This role is accountable for data stewardship (automation and processes), Power BI (development and routine reporting), regression/statistical modeling and predictive capabilities (development and routine analysis) and work as lead coordinating projects. The Procurement Systems Analyst will be responsible for creating actionable insights, collaboration, predictive analysis, machine learning, data scrapping and recommending specific actions to drive business objectives.
The Procurement Systems Analyst must focus on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to continuously gather new insights into the procurement process. It is essential to stay updated on the latest advancements in analytics and artificial intelligence and to share this knowledge within the organization.
Abilities and Skills: Openness (both learning and new ideas), goals oriented, time management, self-starter, mental-agility, relationship building, communication skills, presentation skills (for training and taking technical issues and presenting them to business users), strong business acumen, etc. Ability to decipher problems and bring forth solutions to solve those problems.
Will this position require travel?
The Procurement Systems Analyst may be required to travel approximately 2 times per year to visit mills, seminars, trainings and/or attend trade shows and trade association meetings.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Procurement Systems Analyst will perform these duties with minimal management validation:
- Develop, design, and manage efficient processes, tabular reports, list reports, scorecards, dynamic models, and dashboards that effectively monitor various KPIs and benchmarks.
- Provide the procurement leadership team with timely and accurate information and analysis, while assisting in the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the procurement department's performance and related metrics.
- Analyze complex data sets from distinct stakeholders to generate data-backed recommendations for procurement strategies
- Create new ways to deliver information using multiple reporting tools and platforms like Microsoft Fabric (PowerBI and other solutions), Databricks, SAP Datasphere, and AI-enabled solutions like Copilot.
- Support the long-term vision of the procurement leadership team by proactively implementing business processes, best practices, and leadership to enable organizational transformation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, data science, data analysis, or a related area
- 2 - 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, supply chain analytics or related analytical roles preferred
- Experience in creating and maintaining automated reporting systems and databases.
- Analytically focused, and have proven experience developing action plans based on their own analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with other departments and internal customers
- Experience in planning and performing data analysis projects and processes from start to finish
- Proficient with Power BI, Databricks, statistical analysis along with common programs (such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel), RPA technology (Robotic Process Automation), online survey tools and syndicated data sources
- Experience with Microsoft Azure (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions) and automation of business processes
- Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
- Requires proven ability to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with procurement and operations teams
- Prior experience with SAP & Ariba preferred
- Prior knowledge and experience in procurement & manufacturing, steel or steel using industries preferred
Category Management Specialist
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
BASIC FUNCTION:
The primary function of this position is to coordinate the strategic procurement process, with guidance from senior procurement managers, for assigned responsibilities to ensure the cost effective acquisition of goods and services for Gerdau. These activities include but are not limited to the execution of procurement strategies, bid process and negotiations, team-based supplier selection and development, contract management, and departmental process improvement.
The incumbent is responsible for incorporating sustainability principles in its sourcing parameters and in the management of global suppliers as a way to promote sustainable development. As part of this effort, when acquiring products and services, the incumbent should 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.
DIMENSIONS:
- Annual Spend Responsibility: $10M to $30M
- Number of locations: 20 Steel Mills
99 Downstream and Recycling Locations
- Supervisory Responsibility: No direct reports
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This job reports directly to the Manager, Commodities and Service Corp for the assigned area of responsibility (i.e. Production Materials, MRO, Services, CAPEX or BCC).
Qualifications for this job include a four year degree in Engineering or Business Administration combined with up to 3 years of procurement experience with exposure in a industrial or manufacturing environment. Incumbent must have previous working in cross-functional teams. Previous experience in SAP and Crystal Reports is preferred.
Working knowledge in contemporary procurement process is required. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in which enable effective interaction with all levels of management is mandatory. Strong analystical and computer skills (MS Office Suite) are a must. Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred.
The main objective for the Category Management Specialist I is to effectively coordinate the strategic procurement process, with guidance from senior procurement managers, by executing effective supply strategies that decrease total cost of ownership, and supporting Procurement and Category Management Analyst II in category analysis and monthly reporting
The Category Management Specialist I is responsible for executing sourcing strategies, leading the competitive bid and supplier selection process, negotiating with global suppliers, and managing supplier relationships, including contract development and administration.
The Category Management Specialist I carries out company policies regarding procurement practices, standards, and ethical conduct to ensure the fair, effective, and competitive sourcing of goods and services throughout the operating units. Continuous contact with field personnel, and suppliers is required to ensure a high standard of professional practices and results, to optimize the acquisition process, and achievement of financial objectives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Coordinate the execution of procurement strategies for assigned categories and support Category Management Analyst II at all levels (global, national, & regional), ensuring cost-effective results and ethical procurement practices.
a. Analyze category market attributes such as number of global suppliers, competitiveness, logistics, technology, criticality, market complexity, etc.
b. Engage internal customers to fully understand the impact of each category to the operation.
c. Utilize market and business intelligence to effectively execute procurement strategies.
2. Continuously gather, maintain, and distribute pertinent key supplier and market intelligence 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.
3. Coordinate negotiations and manage supply agreements for assigned categories, with guidance from senior procurement managers.
a. Lead the development of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals.
b. Effectively coordinate the competitive bid process.
c. Analyze competitive bids and work with senior procurement managers in the development of negotiation strategies.
d. Participate in negotiations and execute agreements for assigned categories.
4. Accurately enter and maintain contracts in SAP. This includes key information such as price, lead time, incoterms, etc.
5. Effectively execute the supplier performance evaluation and development process with key stakeholders.
a. Proactively engage assigned BCC suppliers to identify new opportunities, more visibility, performance improvement opportunities, monitor KPIs, and drive corrective actions when necessary and engage key stakeholders for input.
b. Periodically meet with suppliers to develop actions to improve supplier performance and/or capabilities.
6. Work with key stakeholders to identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement opportunities to decrease total cost of ownership.
a. Annually meet with key stakeholders to identify areas for continuous improvement as it pertains to procurement.
b. Facilitate the engagement of suppliers to assist in the action plan to improve total cost of ownership.
c. Partner with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing, cost optimization, and operational improvement opportunities that can be supported through BCC suppliers.
7. Stay engaged with business activities by attending routine meetings with key stakeholders.
8. Carry out company policies regarding procurement practices, standards and ethical conduct to ensure a fair, effective, and competitive sourcing process throughout the organization.
9.Work with senior procurement managers and Management Systems to initiate, develop and implement procurement process improvements, in line with the Gerdau Business Systems philosophy.
10. Under the direction of senior procurement personnel, work with local and regional procurement and operations personnel to implement inventory policies for assigned categories.
11. Update monthly commodity reports and presentations for the Procurement Manager.
Production Scheduler
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
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
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- Annual Bonus
- 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
You Have:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in plant operations or equivalent required.
- APICS module: BSCM preferred.
- Experience in activities related to production planning.
- Maintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders.
- Ability to respond timely to requests and inquiries as needed.
- PC-proficient with software programs including data-based programs, Word, Excel, etc.
- Proficient use of SAP & QMOS systems. SAP-ECC and production scheduling preferred.
- Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
- Conflict negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform and prioritize a variety of analytical tasks with minimum supervision.
Your Purpose:
You will be responsible for carrying out production and offline scheduling, inventory levels control and distribution to balance the level of customer service and service cost, according to S&OP guidelines. Ensure operational efficiencies of all manufacturing processes through use of the production scheduling process to improve overall product quality, cost, and customer satisfaction through on time and full fulfillment. This position reports to the Scheduler, with dotted line to VP/GM.
Your Work:
- Responsible for the execution of the internal plant scheduling processes (Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, Offline Saw, etc.) both from a routine and improvement perspective which involve production schedules, work orders generation, SKU creation, etc.
- Generates production orders and manages through their life cycle, including creation and sequences of production orders from beam blank PO’s, rolling schedule, offline orders, etc. in these process areas:
- Melt Shop Production Schedule
- Liquid steel and/or billet PO creation
- Billet Yard Management
- Manage billet yard storage locations of both the inner and outer yards to optimize storage and accessibility for production execution. Including stacking plans, inventory control and validation.
- Coordinate and works with Melt Shop, Billet Yard and Rolling Mill Furnace operations.
- Rolling Mill Production Schedule
- MES & ERP systems; finished good production orders.
- Cold, hot and mix mode charging.
- Offline Production Schedule
- Manage the communication and movement of parent material with Production & Logistics. Including setting up the pull list from surge, gag press or yard to offline for processing.
- Coordinates and works with Sales to process and fill all special orders requested by customers.
- Estimated completion times of CTL and EPC orders both cut from stock and mill orders.
- Maintain proper order completion dates within the scheduling systems
- Melt Shop Production Schedule
- Execute based on standardized S&OP guidelines.
- Works with Logistics and identifies opportunities to utilize unassigned inventory to fulfill orders.
- Ensures seamless integration between scheduling, operational departments, and sales groups through effective communications with all parties.
- Ensures visibility of key production order milestones.
- Manage the process to ensure timely production reconciliation of all beam blank orders and finished good production orders. If any deviations are detected, they assess the situation and take appropriate corrective action to address the situation and communicate with all key stakeholders to ensure adequate resolution.
- Executes updating routines for finished goods and WIP inventories to ensure accuracy and efficient working capital management.
- Analyzes and makes required adjustments considering supply chain guidelines and opportunities to enhance customer service.
- Work closely with the Scheduler and serve as a backup for that role as needed.
- This role may require on call and remote work outside of normal business hours; including nights and weekends.
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
Yard Operator I
Dyersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania
38274
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Yard Operator
Job Summary
Gerdau is seeking a safety-focused and motivated Yard Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in daily yard operations by inspecting and grading scrap metal, operating mobile equipment, loading and unloading materials, and supporting overall site efficiency and safety.
The successful candidate will work closely with supervisors, scale operators, coworkers, and customers to ensure materials meet quality standards and shipping requirements. Prior scrap metal experience is an asset, but candidates with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Inspect and grade incoming scrap materials for quality and environmental compliance.
- Monitor all incoming scrap through radiation detection processes and report any concerns.
- Operate material handlers, loaders, and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload scrap materials according to quality and customer specifications.
- Ensure outbound materials meet safety and quality requirements.
- Complete and document daily equipment inspections and routine equipment care.
- Identify and report equipment issues, safety hazards, and environmental concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Provide excellent customer service and support daily yard operations.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and activities.
Additional Duties
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
- Support maintenance activities and equipment repairs as required.
- Operate baling equipment when needed.
- Assist with non-ferrous metal processing, sorting, and upgrading materials such as copper, brass, and aluminum.
- Collaborate with team members to support safe and efficient yard operations.
- Assist with rail operations where applicable, including moving rail cars and related activities.
- Contribute ideas and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, industrial environment, or operating heavy equipment is an asset.
- Ability to learn scrap grading and inspection processes.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn and develop new skills.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Safety-focused work environment.
- Be part of a team that helps build a sustainable future through recycling and manufacturing.
Apply today and become part of a team where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.
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 I
Union City, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38261
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Yard Operator
Job Summary
Gerdau is seeking a safety-focused and motivated Yard Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in daily yard operations by inspecting and grading scrap metal, operating mobile equipment, loading and unloading materials, and supporting overall site efficiency and safety.
The successful candidate will work closely with supervisors, scale operators, coworkers, and customers to ensure materials meet quality standards and shipping requirements. Prior scrap metal experience is an asset, but candidates with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Inspect and grade incoming scrap materials for quality and environmental compliance.
- Monitor all incoming scrap through radiation detection processes and report any concerns.
- Operate material handlers, loaders, and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload scrap materials according to quality and customer specifications.
- Ensure outbound materials meet safety and quality requirements.
- Complete and document daily equipment inspections and routine equipment care.
- Identify and report equipment issues, safety hazards, and environmental concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Provide excellent customer service and support daily yard operations.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and activities.
Additional Duties
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
- Support maintenance activities and equipment repairs as required.
- Operate baling equipment when needed.
- Assist with non-ferrous metal processing, sorting, and upgrading materials such as copper, brass, and aluminum.
- Collaborate with team members to support safe and efficient yard operations.
- Assist with rail operations where applicable, including moving rail cars and related activities.
- Contribute ideas and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, industrial environment, or operating heavy equipment is an asset.
- Ability to learn scrap grading and inspection processes.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn and develop new skills.
Why Join Gerdau?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Safety-focused work environment.
- Be part of a team that helps build a sustainable future through recycling and manufacturing.
Apply today and become part of a team where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.
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
Procurement Change Management & Training
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Basic Function
The Procurement Change Management & Training Lead is responsible for enabling the successful adoption of new Procurement initiatives by leading change management, training, onboarding, and sustainment activities. This role ensures that Procurement stakeholders understand upcoming changes, are properly trained, and consistently apply new processes, systems, and policies in daily operations.
Reporting directly to Procurement leadership, this position serves as the central owner for Procurement change enablement, adoption tracking, and continuous capability development.
Scope
:
- Apply to all Procurement initiatives, including systems, tools, process changes, policy updates, and transformation efforts
- Supports buyers, category managers, analysts, and Procurement leadership across Direct Materials, Indirect/MRO, Capex, and Services
- Engage stakeholders after project initiation through stabilization and sustainment
- Operates across multiple concurrent initiatives with varying levels of complexity
- Acts as a centralized enablement function rather than supporting a single category or project
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Identify impacted stakeholder groups for each Procurement initiative and assess change impacts
- Develop and execute structured stakeholder engagement and communication plans
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on initiative status, expectations, and upcoming changes
- Partner with project managers and initiative leads to identify readiness risks and mitigation actions
- Support leaders in driving alignment and reinforcing change adoption
Training & Enablement
- Own training strategy and execution for Procurement initiatives, including systems, processes, and policies
- Coordinate development, maintenance, and delivery of training materials such as job aids, guides, presentations, and recorded sessions
- Ensure all Procurement training content is accurate, aligned with approved processes, and kept up to date
- Organize and deliver live or virtual training sessions as required
Adoption Tracking & Re‑Training
- Track and report adoption metrics, including training completion, usage indicators, feedback, and issue trends
- Identify adoption gaps or areas of resistance and coordinate targeted retraining or reinforcement efforts
- Support post‑implementation stabilization and long‑term sustainment of changes
Onboarding & Continuous Capability Development
- Own Procurement onboarding enablement and ensure new team members receive consistent, role‑appropriate training
- Partner with Procurement leaders and subject‑matter experts to identify recurring capability gaps and training needs
- Support continuous improvement of Procurement enablement frameworks and training approaches
Collaboration & Governance
- Work closely with Procurement leadership, category teams, digital/system owners, and project managers
- Ensure change and training activities remain aligned with overall Procurement priorities
- Escalate adoption risks, training gaps, or readiness concerns Procurement leadership as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Change Management, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience supporting change management, training, enablement, transformation, or program support roles
- At least 3 years of Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba, including one or more of:
- Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
- Guided Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Registration
- Procurement Operations Support
- Experience supporting system implementations, process changes, or cross‑functional initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
- Experience working in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related environment
- Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter)
- Experience tracking adoption metrics and using data to inform training or change decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint); familiarity with learning or collaboration platforms is a plus
Yard Operator I - Mr
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
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 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
Management Trainee
Paris, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38242
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Job Summary:
The entry level Management Trainee position is geared towards developing well rounded employees, through a training program which will utilizes on-the-job learning, coaching and ongoing mentorship by management from the Operations and Commercial Departments within Recycling.
Nature and Scope:
This position will support the Location Supervisor(s), and Location Manager, in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all routine and improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. Also to aid in managing, directing and participating in scrap production at the Recycling location in order to achieve efficient output and profit objectives. During the 12 - 18-month development program, the incumbent will develop a core understanding of Gerdau and the steel and recycling industry, how to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the culture that will help prepare you for a leadership or technical role within the company. The incumbent’s objective is to also gain an understanding of the scrap market, grades, and specifications. Organize the collection of scrap metal, aide and supervise the process of sorting scrap metal and stage the delivery of steel to the customers on time and minimize downgrades. Responsible for working with scrap inspectors to ensure proper grading of inbound scrap.
Principal Accountabilities:
This position directly reports to the Location Manager. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within area of responsibility and other areas of the location. The incumbent would be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will assist in the oversight, contribution to, and support of the trainings and development activities for employees of the location.
The incumbent will assist the Location Management team with the Annual Action Plan, Capex, and administration of established policies, procedures, and processes. This position will contain scope and breadth of responsibility for manufacturing processes as well as the multitude and complexity of the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. As well as contribute to, and support daily routine and improvement management activities, including identifying best practices, and act as a change agent to help achieve higher level of results within the assigned location by utilizing and implementing improvement processes.
The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the safety activities. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, resolve conflicts, and point out areas where improvement is needed, as well as the ability to develop a positive relationship with employees in order to develop credibility. Must be results oriented and have the ability to motivate others. Approximately 50% of the incumbents time will be spent outside in the scrap yard.
The Individual:
- Qualifications for this position include a four-year college degree in or Business-related Discipline (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or Management, and other related disciplines).
- Recent university graduate - recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before program starts.
- Preference for experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with a working knowledge of scrap processing methods and techniques (recommended, but not required).
- The ability to train people and serve as a coach to employees will also be an advantage. The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Willing to relocate to various locations within North America during the length of the 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
Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr
Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Missouri
63801
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Heavy Equipment Operator | Gerdau
Safety-driven operator with hands-on experience running mobile cranes, magnet cranes, and shears to process and move scrap materials efficiently. I support daily yard operations by loading and unloading trucks and railcars, preparing scrap to spec, and maintaining equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance. Known for strong teamwork, problem-solving, and a commitment to Gerdau’s safety, environmental, and core values.
Key Skills:
• Mobile & magnet crane operation
• Scrap processing and grading• Equipment inspection & preventive maintenance• Yard logistics & material handling
• Safety & environmental compliance
• Team collaboration and continuous improvement
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
2027 Engineering Leadership Development Program
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
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.G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
• To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 12-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
Some of the experiences of this program include:
• G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
• Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
In our Midlothian Facility, we have the following departments seeking a G. Future:
- Melt Shop
- Logistics
- Continuous Improvement
- Scrap
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
- Automation
- Material Sciences/Metallurgy
- Tranportation, Management, Administration
- Or other applicable degree
- Bachelor's graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2027
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above)
- Preference for a degree related internship experience
- A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the 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/manufacturing Associate
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Elevate Your Career with Us!
Are you ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our state-of-the-art rolling mill? As a Manufacturing Associate, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining equipment operations, safety standards, and overall quality. Plus, with our competitive compensation package, you’ll enjoy an impressive earning potential!
Why Choose Us:
- Competitive Compensation: $68000 to $72000 / year which includes hourly rate of $21.16 hr and after 90 days $22.66 hr, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled overtime.
- Growth Opportunities: We value your desire to learn and grow. Take on new roles and advance within the company.
- Work-Life Balance: Our rotating shift schedule ensures flexibility.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with heavy mobile equipment, overhead cranes, and torches.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and excellence.
Your Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an entrance exam.
- 3 years manufacturing or industrial experience.
- The ability to work a 12 hr rotating schedule, days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience with heavy mobile equipment, overhead cranes, cab crane and torches a plus.
- General math skills, advanced problem solving, ability to multi-task.
- The ability to use charts, schedules, and touchscreens when applicable.
- The ability to interpret instructions and use adjustable controls, HMI's, measuring instruments, and gauges.
Your Purpose:
You will maintain equipment operations, safety standards, housekeeping, and bar quality inspections.
Your Work:
- Ensure all buckets are emptied as needed to allow continued operations.
- Ensure 5S area is to the standard at all times during the shift while observing safety at all times.
- Maintain cleaning schedule.
- Assist maintenance as needed.
- Assist in saw blade changes, roll changes, inspections.
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 50 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 up to 160 ft.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels
Join us in shaping the future of Gerdau! Apply today and be part of our success story.
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
Gfuture Engineering Technical Management Associate
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Charlotte, NC – Gfuture – Technical Management Associate Program
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.
Why you'll love it here:
At Gerdau, we want our people to know their value and worth as professionals and global citizens. Our company’s purpose reflects that sentiment: Empowering people who build the future. Regardless of an employee’s role within the organization, we want everyone to recognize the contributions and attributes they bring to Gerdau can greatly impact our success as a company.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program
,
participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders. Some of the experiences of this program include:- G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
- Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
- G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
- Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
- Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
- Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
- Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
- Work with software such as AutoCad, AutoCAd Inventor, SAP, PLEX and excel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Or other applicable degree
- Recent college graduate within the last two years - recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before program starts
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Preference for those with a degree-related internship experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Willing to travel to various locations within the United States during the length of the program
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
We’re Hiring: CDL Class A Driver – Roll Off Driver - Join Our Team!
Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations? If so, we want to hear from you!
$28.41/hr starting wage
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Valid Class A CDL (Tanker and HazMat endorsements are a plus)
- Minimum of 9 months experience operating large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles
- Comfort using smartphone/GPS technology
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an asset)
- Knowledge of traffic regulations and load restrictions
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Flexibility to work in various weather conditions
- Strong customer service skills
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate diesel straight trucks and tractor/trailers (roll-off, dump, and van trailers)
- Pick up and deliver steel products and materials to suppliers and customers
- Follow established procedures while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations
- Read and work from invoices, shipping tickets, and electronic instructions
- Maintain accurate driver logs, trip reports, and inspection reports
- Assist with loading/unloading, secure loads properly, and ensure safe transport
- Maintain professional and courteous relationships with customers and vendors
- Perform routine vehicle cleaning and basic upkeep
What the Role Involves
- Consistent focus and attention to detail while driving and handling loads
- Physical activity including securing loads and assisting with unloading
- Working in a variety of weather conditions, with most time spent in a truck cab
- Exposure to normal driving conditions including noise, vibration, and fumes
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
If you’re a reliable, safety-focused driver who takes pride in your work, we’d love to connect.
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
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
We’re Hiring: CDL Class A Driver – Join Our Team!
Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations? If so, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Valid Class A CDL (Tanker and HazMat endorsements are a plus)
- Minimum of 9 months experience operating large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles
- Comfort using smartphone/GPS technology
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an asset)
- Knowledge of traffic regulations and load restrictions
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Flexibility to work in various weather conditions
- Strong customer service skills
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate diesel straight trucks and tractor/trailers (roll-off, dump, and van trailers)
- Pick up and deliver steel products and materials to suppliers and customers
- Follow established procedures while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations
- Read and work from invoices, shipping tickets, and electronic instructions
- Maintain accurate driver logs, trip reports, and inspection reports
- Assist with loading/unloading, secure loads properly, and ensure safe transport
- Maintain professional and courteous relationships with customers and vendors
- Perform routine vehicle cleaning and basic upkeep
What the Role Involves
- Consistent focus and attention to detail while driving and handling loads
- Physical activity including securing loads and assisting with unloading
- Working in a variety of weather conditions, with most time spent in a truck cab
- Exposure to normal driving conditions including noise, vibration, and fumes
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
If you’re a reliable, safety-focused driver who takes pride in your work, we’d love to connect.
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
Entry Level Production
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
SCOPE
Primary:
Work and assist as directed by the Facilitator.
Operate equipment in work area.
Monitor equipment in work area. Move, handle and prepare material in work area.
Process product to move to next work area.
Maintain safe work area through housekeeping, general clean-up and 5S.
Possess and demonstrate ability to qualify for sequential positions in the line of progression.
Secondary:
Acquire and maintain valid equipment permits as needed per work area.
Maintain spare parts and supplies as needed for work area.
Quality checks and inspection as required. Utilization of EMM & GBS concepts.
TRAINING AND/OR BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass written test with a minimum of 70%.
Basic math and computer skills.
QUALITY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Observe and follow Integrated Policy (Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality).
SAFETY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain housekeeping in work area.
Observe and follow all general and departmental safety rules and regulations (inc. Cardinal Safety Rules).
Maintain a valid lift truck license.
COST/PRODUCTION RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain safe work area through housekeeping and 5S.
Maintain work area storage areas.
Clean-up or assist in clean-up of material spills.
ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Observe and follow all general and departmental environmental procedures, practices and regulations.
Complete annual environmental training, if applicable.
Spill containment and response. Fugitive dust control.
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.
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
Metals Recycling Buyer II
Dyersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania
38274
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Short Description
The Metals Recycling Buyer II plays a key role in securing high‑quality retail scrap to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective steelmaking operations. Reporting to the Scrap Buyer Manager, this position is responsible for executing procurement strategies that maximize value, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure a reliable flow of materials to our facilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through regular, field‑based engagement
• Pricing and terms to support cost control and operational performance
• Ensure consistent material quality and timely supply to meet operational needs
Education
REQUIRED:
• 2+ years of experience in scrap buying, receiving, or related materials procurement or 2 years demonstrated sales experience.
PREFERRED:
• College degree in Business Administration or related field
Compensation
BENEFITS:
• Medical Insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription Coverage
• 401k
• Basic Life / Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
Long Description
• Procure retail scrap metal in a cost‑effective and efficient manner to support steelmaking operations.
• Ensure scrap purchases meet required volume, quality, and delivery specifications.
• Execute approved scrap procurement plans in alignment with commercial strategy, company policy, and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with established scrap suppliers, peddlers, auto wreckers, and other scrap generators.
• Assist with identifying, soliciting, and onboarding new scrap suppliers within the assigned territory.
• Negotiate scrap pricing, terms, and conditions within authorized limits to maximize value and control costs.
• Coordinate closely with plant leadership, transportation, scrap inspection, and accounting teams to ensure smooth procurement execution.
• Review weekly scrap shipment activity and adjust purchasing plans to meet operational needs.
• Ensure scrap deliveries are completed on time and correctly applied to purchase orders.
• Review, approve, and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, material grading, weights, and settlements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between scrap yard personnel and external suppliers for commercial, operational, and quality issues.
• Conduct scrap inspections at yard and supplier locations as required.
• Address and resolve scrap quality or specification compliance issues.
• Educate suppliers, carriers, and internal personnel on scrap specifications, pricing terms, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier performance, purchasing activity, and procurement transactions.
• Use company procurement and scrap‑management systems to receive, track, process, and pay for scrap materials.
• Troubleshoot system, administrative, and payment issues in coordination with accounting and administrative teams.
• Uphold ethical procurement practices and promote fair, transparent supplier relationships.
• Travel weekly within the assigned region to support supplier engagement, material inspections, and business development efforts.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the area's goals and objectives.
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
2027 Engineering Intern - Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas
72916
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college 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.
Gerdau is looking for G. Start candidates who 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.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7 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 make our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, SolidWorks, and more!
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- 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 must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Start shaping the future with us!
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
Electrician Uaw Journeyman
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Gerdau is looking for an experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
$44.69/hr
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyzes all types of circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings as required to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify or service all types of electrical and electronic devices and systems, to include communication systems, various mill and production equipment, electronic computing and control systems, power and distribution control indicating devices, gauges, instrumentation, etc.
- Plans details of the work procedure to determine material or replacement needs and selects a logical approach to “troubleshooting” and repair problems. Answers trouble calls.
- Makes sketches of parts and layouts or wiring diagrams.- Assembles, inspects, adjusts, repairs or replaces faulty parts and wiring on all types of electronic devices. This person will make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Inspects, dismantles, services, reassembles, tests and adjust equipment for safe and proper operation.
- Performs all other plant electrical maintenance as required.
- Starts up and shuts down various types of plant equipment.
- Inspects, adjusts and repairs all electric brakes including those used on cranes.
- Motor Controls – familiar and able to maintain, troubleshoot, and replace starters and VFD’s or DC drives.
- Programmable logic controllers - read schematics and use PLC indication lights to determine which I/O is present. Measure 4-20mA(+-10V) transmitter loops to determine I/O status.
- Communication – install new communication systems. Make field repairs to existing systems. Run and hook up communication cabling (Profibus, ControlNet, RS232, R-Net, Dec-Net, Ether-Net, PLC remote drops, etc.).
- Scales – responsible for all plant weigh scale systems including installation and maintenance.
- Document all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS.)
- Performs preventive maintenance on electrical, instrument, and controls devices and equipment.
- All other tasks assigned by management.
Secondary: - Performs soldering tasks as required in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Observes good housekeeping and safety on the jobsite, electrical rooms and shops.
- Utilization of EMM and GBS concepts.
TRAINING AND/OR BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year electrical experience with Electrical Journeyman's Card or
- 4 years electrical experience without Journeyman's Card or- Complete Gerdau Monroe Mill Apprenticeship Program
and
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High school diploma or GED
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NEW/EXISTING EMPLOYEES MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Pass all testing requirements
- Complete training checklist for this position- Master Electrician card (not expired) qualifies the person for Master Electrician title/compensation
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.
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
Manager, Business Development And Sustainability
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
This role will be responsible for establishing a new market for GLN throughout all North America. The role will handle all functions of new business development from creating market strategies and evaluating new opportunities to solicit orders and major quotes responding to, calling and visiting customers, input on production planning, inventory control and pricing in alignment with the Commercial business strategy. This job will be responsible for direct sales of all mill products throughout the global Gerdau network within an assigned territory consisting of roughly half of North America with target market capture of $100M in new revenue to GLN. This role will service existing customers and expand the sales territory by developing new customers to meet forecast volumes, share and price. As well, this job ensures organizational guidelines and policy compliance are adhered to regarding ethics and safety.
NATURE & SCOPE:
This role reports directly to the Director, Strategic Marketing or similar
Establish list of target companies within market segment and respective territory
Contact companies as preliminary research on product requirements
Arrange meetings to visit potential customers
Determine pain points and opportunities for Gerdau to sell current products.
Determine potential business development opportunities and provide Gerdau’s Business Development Group with necessary information
Make sales calls to determine Gerdau’s role in the value chain and to solicit RFQ’s, RFP’s and establish customer rapport
Attend and participate in various rail industry functions and events
Responsible for all products being sold to the North American Railway Industry.
Champion product development pertains to the rail industry with focus on brining profitable products to the market in a timely manner. Furnish internal product development teams with all needed commercial information on customers, products, and market intelligence
Establish shipping forecasts aligned with monthly Demand Planning process.
The tonnage portion of this forecast will be at the individual customer level with adjustments, when necessary, to determine the monthly Constrained Sales Plan (CSP). Monthly (or ad hoc) discussion with customers on upcoming steel needs for next 3 months, or in case of new products 6 months, getting as specific as possible on volume of steel needs. Communication of CSP to customers is required if more/less than original plan.
Be aware of competitor’s activities and customer status, making recommendations and/or changes to servicing requirements in order to meet sales objectives.
Create, change, update Price Change Form – PCF:
Attend planned training and development, process and tools: quarterly continuing education through independent or group development of process, system and tools such as Business Intelligence (BI), SAP, dashboards, etc. As required by Sales Director
Participate in AAR committee meetings and potentially obtain a position on the association committees
Act as the primary point of contact for customer relationships.
Conduct formal presentations to customers when required.
Attend Sales meetings as required by sales Director.
Quote pricing and present Gerdau capabilities to customers
Liaise with other Gerdau employees to provide industry expertise and direction where appropriate – to include but not limited to:
Metallurgists
Outside Sales representatives
Inside Sales representatives
Sales Managers
Executive Management (as required)
Mill Personnel
Logistics personnel
Follow up with customer concerns, complaints and/or requirements in a timely manner
Prepare quotes within established quoting parameters
Receive and enter initial orders into sales system as required. Transition order entry to customer service rep or account specialist as workload dictates.
Provide regular call reports to Commercial Leadership
Establish Accurate sales forecast around customer base
Establish annual expense budget as a parameter for conducting sales functions.
Submit expense reports as required by company guidelines
Other functions as required by Sales Director.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent must be able to interact in a professional manner with all levels of customer personnel while promoting and selling Gerdau’s products. Considerable tact and diplomacy are required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field from a four-year college/university or equivalent industry experience is required. MBA a plus.
Minimum of 3-5 years related work history with significant increased sales volume responsibility and a proven track record combined with some post-secondary education is an asset.
Background or experience in a metrics driven environment is important.
Exposure to rail or steel industry sales preferred.
Computer literate with an understanding of costing and margins. Experience in an ERP computer system environment is an asset.
Thorough knowledge of steel products and their end use; - this would be ideal but can be learned on the job if needed.
Strong understanding of how to execute the overall strategy and achieve success through daily activities
Background or experience in a metrics driven environment is important.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Requires the ability to work in 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 thinking skills.
Ability to adapt to many varied 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.
The ability to get along with people while executing your leadership abilities and corroborative skills.
Empowering people who build the future.
BASIC FUNCTION:
- The primary function is to ship our product and maintain documentation when doing so.
- The Shipping Coordinator is to be knowledgeable of all Safety, GMP’s, RP’s and other Standard Operating Procedures that affect the Shipping functions.
- Assists the Logistics Routine Facilitator in directing the crew to ensure optimum utilization of equipment and personnel.
- Assist the Production Control group in ensuring satisfaction of customer requirements.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
- Advise Material Handlers of location of product for movement and loading. Direct truck drivers concerning loading procedures and Gerdau safety requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring that Carriers comply with Gerdau Safety Requirements while on site
- Assumes responsibility of accuracy of all final shipping documents and shipments leaving Gerdau.
- Assumes responsibility for shipment of a quality-packaged product prepared to the customer specification per the instructions on the Dock Audit.
- Assumes responsibility of accuracy of all incoming Returned Steel and material to be processed from Gerdau Monroe and Gerdau Fort Smith mills.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Send BOL’s to Accounting for invoicing and Production Control for review and filing.
- Prepares all necessary shipping documents and checks paperwork as well as the product to assure accuracy.
- Physically inspects product shipments to ensure that the product is properly packaged and loaded.
- Visually inspects each load for bent bars and other obvious quality issues.
- Audits the Material Handlers paperwork for location changes as product is moved from process to location or from location to process.
- Inspects and confirms incoming processing material and documentation.
- Updates daily Issues Log.
- Coordinates with other Logistics Coordinators at shift change to assure the accuracy and continuity of shipping activities.
- Maintains adequate inventory of tools, forms, materials and equipment common to the shipping operation.
- Performs cycle count audits as directed by Logistics Routine Facilitator.
- Performs other shipping-related duties as needed or as directed by the Logistics Routine Facilitator.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
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
Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Michigan
48161
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor
At Gerdau, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are seeking a results-driven Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor to lead operations and inspire high-performing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.
As the Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor, you will provide leadership across multiple operational areas, including the Rolling Mill, Finishing, and Logistics departments, while partnering with Maintenance teams as needed. You will play a critical role in creating a safe, productive, and engaged workforce while driving performance in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental stewardship through the application of Gerdau's principles and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations within assigned areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production performance.
- Coordinate workflow and resources to minimize downtime, reduce operational disruptions, and maximize productivity.
- Supervise, coach, and develop employees, promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate training and development initiatives, ensuring employees are qualified and compliant with operational procedures, safety requirements, and company standards.
- Champion a strong safety culture by administering safety programs and supporting emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and response activities.
- Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Ensure compliance with established standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Conduct audits, document findings, and lead corrective action plans to address gaps and improve operational performance.
- Support daily management activities and collaborate across departments to solve problems, improve processes, and achieve business objectives.
- Lead by example and foster an environment that reflects Gerdau's commitment to excellence, respect, and continuous development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to production systems, quality processes, standardization practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. In lieu of a degree, an additional 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience may be accepted.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive operational results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and employee development skills.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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
Industrial Electrician
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
$2500 SIGN ON BONUS
$39.42 / 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 specifications, 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. 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
2027 Summer Engineering Internship
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college 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.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who 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.
Who We Are
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.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
We have vacancies in the following departments:
- Melt Shop
- Rolling Mill
- Quality
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 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 Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- 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
Start shaping the future with us!
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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