JOB TITLE: Reliability Tech & Planner                                                  

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Maintenance Reliability Tech & Planner is responsible for improving work force safety, productivity and work quality. It is accountable for managing and planning of shop non-emergency work orders for equipment to maximize reliability, optimizing maintenance costs, and reducing equipment downtime. This job coordinates with the operating and maintenance personnel to determine and plan maintenance work including preventative, predictive, and scheduled corrective maintenance as well as pending work from emergencies and projects to improve equipment reliability. This position works with and supports the ERP-Equipment Reliability Process and is system manager of the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMM) system for the assigned area. In addition to that, the Reliability Tech & Planner is accountable to direct hourly employees in specific trades as welders, millwrights, electricians, hydraulic technicias or machinists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for this position include a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing with a target of five years hands-on-experience in lesser positions or equivalent experience. A post-secondary education in administration, engineering or a technical college diploma in an electrical or mechanical discipline is desired. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a fast-learner, have the ability to work independently, perform and prioritize a variety of tasks with minimum supervision and must be proficient with computers and data bases.

DIMENSIONS

Personnel supported               Works as part of ERP department

JOB TITLE: Reliability Tech & Planner                                                  

NATURE AND SCOPE

This position is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating proactive maintenance activities of equipment. Providing technical assistance and maintenance expertise to the assigned Gerdau mill location.  The ERP Planner reports directly to the area Lead Maintenance Facilitator and works closely with operating and maintenance departments.

This position will maximize the reliability of the equipment using a formal, systematic/analytical approach to planning and scheduling maintenance activities for scheduled outages. Participate and facilitate down day, outage and weekly planning meetings. Participate in projects and maintenance activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment.

This position will be responsible for building detailed job plans, managing work orders and backlog for planned work and will ensure the proper data management of the maintenance related software systems.  Work order plans will be developed with all predictive technologies in conjunction with mill operating and maintenance departments.

Due to close contact with operating management and personnel, outside contractors and vendors, this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities and interests.  The incumbent must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment.

The incumbent will work within the Gerdau Business System to monitor and manage performance. Key indicators will be developed in support of ERP assessment.  Will participate, organize and conduct training programs for the maintenance personnel regarding new operating equipment, software, methodologies and procedures.

Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent will be required to work on regularly scheduled shutdown and must have high availability depending on the requirement of the operation or project being managed.

Responsible for staying abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of production processes.  The incumbent should also possess a broad knowledge of maintenance concepts, and techniques. 

Will be required to manage other special projects as assigned.

• Participate in major failure incident investigations in area of responsibility.
• Conduct routine safety and preventative maintenance activities including inspections, audits, employee contacts and visibility tours.
• Ensure that safety rules and requirements are being followed in all work areas.
• Maintain compliance with visual management standards.

JOB TITLE: Reliability Tech & Planner                                                  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develop planning and scheduling for non-emergency based work orders. Coordinate and manage work orders in the area assigned within the plant.
2. Develop detailed job plan including safety issues, detailed task sequence, required skills and resources, crew size and man hours, spare parts required and special tools etc. Develop planed work packages for all planned work so that work can be completed in minimum time frame safely and efficiently. 
3. Assist in the development of spare parts list in CMM system to maximize equipment reliability. Implements and establishes critical spare review for equipment in assigned area.
4. Assist in inventory and management of spare parts. Update CMM system on an ongoing basis as required
5. Review and update equipment hierarchy for assigned areas
6. Champion and promote the equipment reliability process to create and maintain an atmosphere that encourages employee ownership of processes and procedures.
7. Facilitate down day, outage and weekly planning meetings. Coordinate and assist during such activities.
8. Actively participate in all safety programs as required.
9. Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance and predictive based work orders within specifications and compliance with appropriate rules and regulations affecting this area. Responsible for any modification to the preventive maintenance program that might reduce maintenance cost and downtime from feedback and observation.
10. Responsible for auditing non-emergency work orders for proper data management of CMM system as required to maximize effectiveness
11. Manage/participate in maintenance, operational, capital- and reliability-based projects.
12. Use computers and associated software applications to collect and organize data.
13. Work with outside vendors and consultants as required. Monitor performance as well as procedures to inspect major repaired equipment when it is returned to the plant.
14. Develop procedures and practices to use testing equipment such as laser alignment, balancing devices, etc.
15. Be involved with engineering on all new capex in area of responsibility. Assist in the development of predictive and preventative maintenance program to be implemented effectively.
16. Be involved in identification and set up of the equipment spare parts for Capex projects in the CMM system.
17. Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training.
18. 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.

JOB TITLE: Reliability Tech & Planner                                                  

19. Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
20. Enforce environmental compliance to procedures, practices, and regulations within the department.
21. Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations within the department.
22. Maintain specific qualifications defined by the company to be able to instruct and audit skill trades activities;
23. Participate in the development of the Annual Action Plans.
24. Train operators and maintenance on ARP practices.
25. Implement, manage and supervise the routine of Work Execution Management activities directly with maintenance;
26. Develop and maintain periodic review of Preventive Maintenance Plans
27. Manage long term critical spares/components inventory
28. Participate in continuous improvement projects using QIS, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizens, and other continuous improvement tools.

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

This position is open to domestic candidates only.

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

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

Job Summary:

Asset Reliability Process (ARP) Planner will provide coordination, direction  and support for implementing and sustaining Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to improve safety, equipment reliability, and product quality at optimum efficiency and costs by:  

1. Planning proactive maintenance including preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, and project work.  

2. Managing non-emergency work and planned work backlog. 

3. Developing procedures to improve safety, lower costs, and optimize resources through the use of the Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).  

4. Scheduling proactive maintenance work using a formal, systematic, and analytical approach. 

5. Participating in the development of Annual Action Plans. 

6. Training maintenance and operation personnel.  

7. Conducting routine safety and maintenance activities including audits, maintenance task evaluations, employee contacts, and visibility tours as assigned. 

8. Ensuring that safety rules and requirements are being followed in all work areas. 

9. Maintaining compliance with visual management standards. 

Dimensions:

This position serves in an advisory capacity to support and coordinate the ARP maintenance management for scheduled and project maintenance to improve equipment reliability. This position does not have direct reports, but will facilitate down-days and outages by establishing planned work with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering. The ARP Planner coordinates the work execution on down-days and outage to ensure planned work complinance and quality.  This position has direct responsibility for planning and scheduling proactive maintenance and project work on all equipment at their assigned location(s).  

Nature and Scope

This position is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating proactive maintenance activities on equipment, with involvement in projects and maintenance activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment. The ARP Planner will develop job plans for all planned maintenance, predictive and preventive technologies, in conjunction with reliability technicians, reliability engineers, mill operations, maintenance personnel and suppliers. 

The incumbent will provide technical assistance and maintenance expertise to assigned location(s).  This position will maximize the equipment reliability using a systematic approach to plan and schedule maintenance work. The ARP Planner will facilitate weekly planning, down-days, and outage meetings. Due to the nature of manufacturing operations, the incumbent is required to work on regularly scheduled shutdowns and must be available for specific operations or projects.  Some travel may be required for training to support projects. 

Qualifications for this position include a two-year degree -OR- advanced technical training with at least 5 years experience with a high level of mastery discipline. The incumbent must have a mastery level knowledge of heavy manufacturing or other related maintenance engineering activities. The successful candidate will possess an extensive working knowledge of maintenance concepts and techniques with demonstrated expertise in asset reliability technology and systems. The ARP Planner will be responsible for staying abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of asset reliability and manufacturing processes.  

The ARP Planner reports to a Reliability Engineer IV or Reliability Engineer V. The incumbent will work closely with operations and maintenance departments. This position will be responsible for building detailed job plans, ordering parts and services for planned work, preparing work packages, managing the backlog for planned work, and ensuring proper data management. This position is responsible for any modification to the preventive and predictive maintenance programs that might reduce maintenance cost and downtime. The ARP Planner must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work independently or in a team environment, perform and prioritize a variety of tasks with minimal supervision, and have a broad knowledge of computer software applications.  

An ARP Planner will participate and assist with training programs for the maintenance and operations personnel regarding equipment care, new operating equipment, software, methodologies, and procedures. Due to close contact with operations, maintenance, engineering, and  outside contractors and vendors, this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels outside and within the organization. The ARP Planner must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment. This position will also be required to manage other projects or duties as assigned. 

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

Principal Accountabilities

1. Coordinate and manage work order backlog for area of responsibility. 

2. Facilitate Down Day and Outage planning meetings. 

3. Develop maintenance plans and schedule approved non-emergency based work plans. 

4. Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support ARP assessment and improvements.  

5. Participate in all major failure incident investigations within area of responsibility. 

6. Prepare, plan, and provide work packages for maintenance activities during down days and major plant outages. 

7. Develop and maintain optimal inventory plans and assist with inventory management for equipment and critical spare parts using Reliability Centered Maintenance methodologies.  

8. Train personnel on equipment care,  modifications,  renovations, installations, additions, and replacements of facilities and equipment.  

9. Participate in all safety programs to help reduce accidents throughout the plant. 

10. Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and predictive work orders within specifications, and compliance with appropriate rules and regulations.  

11. Audit non-emergency work orders for proper data management, as well as develop inspection procedures for major repaired equipment when returned to the plant. 

12. Interface between maintenance and engineering on all new capital expenditures, and assist in the development of equipment specifications to ensure that predictive and preventive maintenance tools can be implemented effectively. 

13. Update CMMS for new equipment and equipment changes, work plans, job plans, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance.   

14. Generate CMMS reports that are utilized in all aspects of managing proactive maintenance. 

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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About Us

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

Job Summary: 

Plan, lay out, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities.  Need to have knowledge of electrical and electronic wiring specification, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment. 

What Gerdau Offers You

• Rate: $ 42 / hour 
• Health and dental benefits
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Pension/RSP Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Tool Allowance
• All uniforms and PPE provided

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 600 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 cranes (includes rigging principles), man-lifts, 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.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Electrician - 442A or Construction Electrician - 309A) as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor and drive theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
• Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems, with experience in ARC flash requirements
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.

Additional Information

• All successful candidates must pass a post-medical and ergonomic assessment.
• Background, education, and criminal record check will be performed.
• Must have the ability to work rotating shifts.

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

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

Melt Shop Refractory Supervisor – Charlotte, NC 

Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience plus annual bonus. Your benefits start on your first day!

Your Purpose: 

This position directly reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. As the Refractory Routine Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our refractory production department. Responsible for managing a team of skilled technicians, you will be tasked with coordinating the installation, and maintenance of high-performance refractory materials used in a variety of Melt Shop applications. 

You Have: 

• Must possess a Safety-First mindset.
• Four-year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other related field preferred, or 5+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• Strongly prefer someone with knowledge of the Refractory and/or Melt Shop process. 
• Strong analytical computer skills required.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training is a plus.
• Strong analytical computer skills required.
• People Management Skills are a must.

Your Work: 

• The major role of this job is to ensure routine management efforts are followed and opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the area of responsibility are identified, supervising, and coordinating the work of a team of refractory technicians (brick masons/slide gate technicians) ensuring efficient and effective production processes.
• The incumbent should be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for standardization administration, providing technical guidance and training as it relates to processes in control standards, management standards, routine procedures, job aids and one-point lessons.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in Refractory Installation for the Electric Arc Furnace, Ladles, Caster Tundishes and Consteel Conveyors. Trains and observes workers to ensure job performance meets standards and that safety procedures are followed.
• Observes operation of machinery and equipment to detect and address malfunctions.
• Monitor production schedules, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to optimize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control protocols, conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the engineering and procurement teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and the introduction of new refractory technologies.
• These duties will include needs assessments, auditing, coaching of maintenance/reliability improvement programs and standards, technical training, 5S improvements, development and implementation of cost and environmental control goals, development and implementation of new and current preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.
• Develop and oversee budget for assigned area.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift

Depending on trade experience the day shift starts at $78000 - $93000 / 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 Monday – Friday, 6a – 4:30p.
• 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.   

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JOB SUMMARY:

The position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap appropriate for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of Manager – Raw Materials, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the approved plan to accomplish the objective of minimizing overall of maximizing return for the operations.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap in an economical and efficient manner. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relations with available suppliers including active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region. The supplier base will include established accounts, casual peddlers, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal.

This position reports directly to the Regional Raw Materials Manager and has a functional reporting relationship to the local Division Manager. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other personnel, transportation, scrap inspection and accounting personnel.

Qualifications for this position include a minimum of 2 -3 year of relevant experience with 1 year experience directly related to buying and selling scrap. In addition, incumbent should possess knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.

The incumbent must be a self-starter with the ability to initiate business and must possess strong negotiating, communication, math and problem-solving skills. Candidate must function effectively both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. High ethical standards and a strong work ethic are key attributes. Incumbent will support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical and productive relationships with suppliers. This position requires regular weekly travel to complete job duties and maintain an effective network of vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is the cost-effective procurement of scrap. The Incumbent must stay abreast of current market trends and be aware of regional scrap markets and competitive situations/practices. Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied. The incumbent will procure scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, reviews and/or approves the incoming invoices and document vendor performance. This position also serves as a liaison between Yard personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing inventory requirements

As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the Yard site. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements to vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel.

Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the computer systems and procedures used to receive, handle and pay for scrap throughout the Company and assist in resolving any problems that may arise with vendors. Candidate must actively coordinate any such issues with appropriate administrative and accounting personnel.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Recruit new supply sources for scrap in the local regional market.

2. Primarily responsible for the procurement of scrap Metals.

3. Incumbent will maintain effective business relationships with current supplier base and seek out new sources of scrap that will assist in meeting procurement objectives within established policies and procedures.

4. Incumbent will support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical and productive relationships with suppliers.

5. Stay abreast of current market trends and competitive situations/practices in order to meet the needs of the operations supplied.

6. Provide information to management and Transportation to help develop cost avoidance and savings opportunities in the purchase, transportation and processing of scrap.

7. Serve as liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers.

8. Review scrap order shipment status weekly and make necessary adjustments to insure timely receipt of goods purchased and proper order application.

9. Within established policies, resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to grading, weight settlement, order application, and other disputes with vendors and Operations personnel. Issues must be resolved tactfully to maintain sound and effective relationships.

10. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms-and-conditions and safety and environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.

11. Candidate must maintain computer literacy in procurement systems, with proficiency in company scrap information systems and other business applications.

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

Job Summary:

This position has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an important part of operational needs. General Labourer requires knowledge of scrap grading or have the ability to learn. The General Labourer will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, depolluting ELV vehicles, and performing general maintenance duties. The General Labourer will be expected to safely perform a variety of tasks in order to accomplish daily requirements. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers. 

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.
• Operate the equipment used to depollute vehicles, 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in scrap inspection within the yard.

• Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed.

• Requires heavy lifting up to approx. 40lbs

• Removing tires and stacking

• Operating tools to cut exhaust parts (Catalytic)

• Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.

• Problem solving input and contributions as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

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

Earning potential of $108000 - $120000 / year depending on technical experience and includes biweekly hourly pay ($34.19 hr to $38.28 hr), 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 as well as other products.
• 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 
• Bi-weekly Bonuses 
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 

Your Qualifications:

• Successful completion of electrical entrance exam. 
• Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft.
• Must be able to work a 12 hr rotating shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month. (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
• 3 to 5 years of heavy utilities electrical maintenance experience including routine maintenance.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
• Drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

Your Work:

• Install, 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-voltmeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage. 
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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

Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like trouble shooting and solving problems? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.

Potential Earnings of $75000 / year which includes production bonus and biweekly hourly pay ( $19.72 hr after 90 days goes to $28.94 hr) 

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the 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 
• Bonuses 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create 

Your Qualifications:

• Must pass entrance exam. 
• 1-3 years industrial/manufacturing experience. Brick Mason experience a plus.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 4am to 1pm with some overtime and could involve occasional weekend work. 
• General math skills, advanced problem solving, analytical skills, use charts, schedules, computer and touch screens in addition to follow instructions.
• Ability to use adjustable controls in regulating the continuous process through interpretation of measuring instruments and gauges.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• People leadership skills and ability to lead by example

Your Purpose:

Plan, lay out, and perform all operations necessary to lay brick and refractory in order to build, rebuild, and re-line ladles, electric-arc furnaces, roofs, tundishes, and other steel-making vessels. 

Your Work:

• Complete a range of duties that are highly repetitive and routine in nature in order to properly and effectively lay refractory brick to build, rebuild, re-line, or patch electric-arc furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and other steel-making vessels.
• Operate pendant crane as needed to move refractory material to and from storage area.
• Cut brick to size using pneumatic tools to ram material, walls, tundishes, and other areas as required.
• Remove burned or damaged brick and clean surface of vessel using sledgehammer, pry bar, brick hammer, and/or pneumatic chipping gun.
• Spread or spray refractories over exposed bricks to protect bricks against deterioration by heat using a trowel or gunning machine.
• Perform refractory work at the Furnace.
• Assemble and disassemble ladle slide gate and/or tundish slide gate for maintenance inspection.
• Perform minor burning with torch, lance, and welding as needed.
• Support trialing of new refractory products.
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may 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.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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

Earning potential based on trade experience - $99800- $121478 / year which includes hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 312 hours annually scheduled overtime.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the

  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 
• Bonuses 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 

Your Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of entrance exam.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery.
• Advanced knowledge of the following maintenance disciplines: 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 12 hr rotating shift including days, nights, and two weekends a month. 

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 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 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.   

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 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

Competitive pay $38.75 / hr.

Depending on Experience. Generous benefits start on your fitst day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of repetitive electrical maintenance duties necessary to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment needed to produce finished products, which requires an advanced understanding of control circuits, DC and AC drives, overhead cranes, electronics, and test equipment.  Operates various electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera.  Receives general supervision with general instructions for assigned tasks from the Plant Superintendent and/or the Master Electrician.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives direction in the form of wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and/or instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection of work to be done from Plant Superintendent and/or Master Electrician.
2. Checks, calibrates plant instrumentation, and inspects electrical equipment for defects.
3. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
4. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
5. Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, replaces, and reassembles faulty parts on electrical equipment.
6. Complies with Lockout/Tag Out policies and procedures.
7. Works independently.
8. Mostly works outside on lighting, transformers, etc. in extreme hot and cold conditions.
9. Exposed to high levels of noise, which always requires hearing protection.
10. Completes reports and forms as directed.
11. Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Maintenance Electrician’s license or Associate’s electrical degree required. 
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow instructions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2+ years of work experience as an electrician in a heavy industrial environment. 
• PLC programming experience preferred.

• Make highly complex decisions regarding electrical maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Frequently required to stand and walk. 
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability to lift and/or move at least 35 pounds.

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

“Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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”

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of repetitive machining duties necessary to make and repair tooling and parts needed for the production of finished products, which requires a general understanding of machining techniques and procedures.  Sets up and operates manual lathe, mills, programmable CNC turning center, sanders, and grinders.  Receives limited supervision with broad instructions for assigned tasks from the Plant Superintendent and/or the Millwright Level C.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of machining equipment to make and repair tooling and parts.
2. Sets up and operates manual lathe, mills, programmable CNC turning center, sanders, and grinders to make and repair tooling and parts.
3. Interprets drawings and sketches, and plans and determines working procedure.
4. Performs any layout work and makes sketches of parts as required.
5. Verifies conformance to tolerances or specifications with precise measuring devices.
6. Assembles, fits, aligns, and adjusts machinery and equipment to very close tolerances.
7. Adjusts and lubricates machines.
8. Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent and/or the Millwright Level C.

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

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

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

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Night shift position - 7pm - 7am (3 days on, 3 days off)
• Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of forge equipment, forge checks at routine intervals, and routine quality checks to ensure finish products meet customer specifications.
• Performs forge start-up and shutdown procedures, which includes knowing the functions of lights and switches on forge control panel and platforms.
• Starts and adjusts vary-freq drives.
• Resets forge electrical breakers, oil system breaker, unscrambler breaker, and rounder breaker.
• Starts up all conveyors using proper start-up procedures.
• Resets AJAX cabinet breaker and replaces and aligns coils.
• Replaces and aligns slings on the unscrambler.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on finger and arm, stock gauge, kicker pin and springs, worn tooling, transfer lift, and bar conveyor unscrambler.
• Performs conversions, including all forge tooling, all pinch rolls and bar conveyors, and forge timing and die alignment.
• Changes and aligns rounder dies.
• Changes forge motor, if needed.
• Checks and sets forge stop positioning.
• Adjusts and sets overdrive.
• Performs process monitoring, measurement, and required adjustment to ensure production of quality products.
• Accurately completes daily control sheet, forge sheet, and safety inspections.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
   

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other duties, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

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

Salary:

• $24.44/hr
• Time and a half Sunday premium
• Additional night shift pay 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”

Master Electrician

Competitive pay $40.34 / hr.

Generous benefits start on your fitst day.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of repetitive electrical maintenance duties necessary to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment needed for the production of finished products, which requires an advanced understanding of control circuits, DC and AC drives, overhead cranes, electronics, test equipment, and electrical codes, as well as the ability to program PLC.  Operates various electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera.  Serves as the Electrical Maintenance Team Lead by providing direction to the Electrician, which includes training, providing daily direction/work orders, and checking work.  Works directly with vendors when ordering parts.  Receives general supervision with general instructions for assigned tasks from the Plant Superintendent.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of electrical monitors and meters, hand tools, oscilloscope, and thermo energy camera to safely and effectively install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, including instrumentation and electronic boards for Ajax converters.
2. Receives direction in the form of wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and/or instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection of work to be done from Plant Superintendent.
3. Performs PLC programming.
4. Checks and calibrates plant instrumentation.
5. Inspects electrical equipment for defects.
6. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
7. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
8. Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, replaces, and reassembles faulty parts on electrical equipment.
9. Completes reports and forms as directed.
10. Works directly with vendors when ordering parts.
11. Assists the Plant Superintendent with planning of electrical maintenance activities.
12. Provides training, daily direction/work orders, and checking of work for the Electrician.
13. Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

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

“Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

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 days on, 3 days off)

1. 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.
2. As required, or directed, operates forklift and overhead crane to transfer finished product from production lines and secure product for shipment.
3. Moves packaged product to storage area or loading dock.
4. Places supply items at proper storage location.
5. Accurately completes Material Handlers sheet and Safety inspections.
6. Coordinates with Production employees on changes to size or grades of products to ensure that the correct materials are loaded for the production setup.
7. Receives instructions from Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, and/or Material Handler Team Lead regarding customer loading requirements, product selection and vehicle type and number.
8. Accurately completes all required truck and railcar paperwork.
9. 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:

• $24.44/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”

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

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

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

Job Summary:

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

- Centers and fastens roll in the lathe

- Barrels new rolls

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Operates milling machine to cut deformations in rolls

- Operates electric discharge machine (EDM) to brand rolls

- Inspects and lubricate equipment

 
Additional Responsibilities:
 

Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
    - Health, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and life/accidental insurance
    - RRSP with company matching     - Employee Assistance Program

Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.

Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, networks, process changes, etc.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
 

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

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.

$71,000 / year - (includes base hourly rate of $23 hr plus, weekly production bonus, shift & Sunday premiums, and 312 annual hours of built in overtime)

Logistics Warehouse Attendant (Entry Level)

This is an entry level production position in our logistics department.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of tons of raw material to produce steel beams, rebar, flats, and merchant bars, 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 safety, teamwork, and sustainability.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire

• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)

• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%

• Life/Accidental Life Insurance

• Bonuses

• Health Advocate Services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Career Path System and Professional Training

• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.

Your Qualifications:

• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. If you do not have a HS Diploma or GED, you will need to successfully pass an entrance exam.

• 1-3 years of warehouse, shipping and/or receiving experience preferred but not required.

• The ability to work a Dupont 4/3, rotating 12-hr schedule including days, nights, & two weekends a month.

• Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift, and tractor trailer preferred but not required.

• Basic Computer skills.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs. This content is Public.

• General math skills, advanced problem-solving, and ability to multi-task.

Your Purpose:

To maintain safety, proper equipment operation, and housekeeping. To assist in the loading of outbound trucks and rail cars as well as working alongside finishing operations to for mill operations.

Your Work:

• Work safely in a fast-paced shipping environment.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations for the plant and area.

• Routine tasks that are physical in nature including, but not limited to:  lifting, walking, climbing steps, etc.

• Operate overhead cranes as needed.

• Operate tractor trailer to transport material between warehouses on Gerdau site. (No CDL required).

• Basic computer skills.

• Assist in loading outbound truck and rail shipments.

• Assisting mill catching production.

• Complete pre-use inspections on equipment.

• Operate handheld scanner.

• Cleaning as instructed & general housekeeping duties.

• Operate forklift as needed.

• Inspect finished product per procedure.

• Cross-train at next promotion level position. (Receive higher position job pay once fully trained and capable, when filling in at cross-trained position).

• Follow prescribed procedures and verbal instructions.

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

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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

Empowering people who build the future.

BASIC FUNCTION:

As part of the North American logistics team, provide analysis, technical support, and carrier communications to maintain transportation structures, systems, and ongoing freight services for Gerdau Long Steel North America.  Responsible for assisting with the negotiation of proposals, establishing and verifying shipping procedures, and analyzing shipping data in order to look for opportunities and identify market trends. Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure high-quality, low cost shipping opportunities.  This position will assist regional logistics managers in soliciting quotes and maintaining rate and freight tracking systems.  May serve as a conduit to mill logistics managers, fulfillment, dispatch, and warehouse teams.  This position reports to one of the corporate regional logistics managers. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university preferred, combined with 2-4 years of experience in a logistics-related field or equivalent.

• LA IIs should have a fundamental knowledge of Freight concepts, practices and procedures and a strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to adapt to varied situations, circumstances, and personalities
• Ability to analyze data sets, assess trends or patterns and make recommendations based on data (quantitative) and situational factors (qualitative). 
• Must be able to simplify data to arrive at main conclusions, key presentation and discussion points.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• General experience with the use of logistics systems/relational data bases and query/report development.
• MS office proficiency and Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to interpret functional and vendor specifications.
• Must be able to assist and support ongoing logistics projects.

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

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of new projects and analyzing trends in a manufacturing environment? Are you curious, imaginative, and like to plan in advance? Join Gerdau and experience an empowering and open culture with a real opportunity to grow and create your future. 

Earning potential of $85000 - $145000 / year depending on technical experience plus an annual bonus. Relocation assistance within U.S. may be offered.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the 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.
•  A Career Path System and Training.

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 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years manufacturing experience OR in lieu of education, 10 years work manufacturing experience programming PLC's.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC controls and motors and drives.
• Ability to oversee electrical products, equipment, systems, etc. including elements of design, implementation, maintenance, and operational and safety standards.
• Prior experience with programming PLCs and developing ladder logic on Rockwell and Siemens S7-1516. 
• Solid understanding of PLC communication protocols (Profibus and Profinet preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems resulting from automation, communication, or HMI issues and implement strong corrective measures.
• Must be comfortable using MS Office, data acquisition software (IBA/PDA preferred).
• Must be willing to work in both an office setting and hands on in the field.

Your Purpose:

You will be responsible for rolling mill automation, training, troubleshooting major failures, software back-up, research, development, improvement and testing of electrical/electronic components, equipment, and systems. The position works closely with production and maintenance personnel, as well as management to ensure continuous operation and continuous improvement of equipment, and processes.  The position reports to the Maintenance General Foreman.

Your Work:

• Modify PLCs to help support the operations process, with PLC experience on one or more of the following:
  • GE innovation series controllers
  • Toshiba NV controllers
  • RX3i controllers
  • GE Genius Block I/O networks
  • Siemens S7/TIA
  • Allen Bradley PLC
• Modify HMI to help support the operations process, with HMI programming experience on one or more of the following:
  • GE Cimplicity
  • Ignition
  • WIN CC
  • Rockwell Automation
• Electrical and network experience on one or more of the following:
  • IBA Analytical tools
  • Computer networking
  • Cisco switching/router configuration
  • ABB LV and MV drives

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

Are you a "boots on the ground" investigator and who develops new ideas to solve problems and create continuous improvements that impact operations? Are you organized, self-disciplined and analytical? Come join us as we build Gerdau and the future!

Competitive pay ranging from $33.92 / hour - $45.00 / hour plus bi-weekly bonus. 

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    

• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.  

• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 

• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 

• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 

• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 

• Bi-weekly Bonus 

• Health Advocate Services 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program 

• Career Advancement and Training 

• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create 

Your Qualifications:

• AS degree in Mechanical, Engineering, or Electrical Technologies OR GED/ High School diploma AND Professional certificate in Asset Reliability.

• Active CAT I Vibration Analysis Certificate is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of predictive maintenance experience.

• A working knowledge of heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years hands-on-experience in Predictive Maintenance as an Instrument Technician, Electrician or Mechanic.  

• Initiative to stay abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of production processes. 

• Strong motivation to implement new technologies, champion predictive maintenance efforts, solve complex problems, possess project management skills and computer skills in order to improve reliability of mill operations. 

• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities and interests to manage the interests of all parties while creating and modifying work procedures and equipment without compromise to safety, quality, cost or environment.

• Ability to work Monday through Friday day shift. May be required to be on-call and must have high availability depending on the requirement of the operation or project being managed.

• Must be able to able to travel 5% of the time.

Your Purpose:

You will be responsible for both performance and analysis of condition-based maintenance surveys of electrical, mechanical and process equipment utilizing Predictive Methods. 

Your Work:

• Perform condition based maintenance surveys on plant equipment using vibration, thermography, MCE, visual inspections, airborne, ultrasound and other techniques/technologies as appropriate.

• Prepare written reports to document inspections and recommendations for preventive actions.

• Support the training of maintenance and operations personnel in basic predictive practices.
• Create Failure Modes Evaluation Analysis (FMEA) and predictive matrix using historical and current equipment data.

• Develop maintenance plans and tasks that ensure a proactive process using the Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Manage predictive work using a formal, systematic, and analytical approach.
• Develop PdM routes and perform predictive services that facilitate continuous improvement through new condition monitoring and innovative approaches to production processes.
• Apply predictive technologies to solve operational problems and implement permanent solutions.
• Obtain and maintain a minimum Level II certification in vibration analysis and thermography: Level II certification and ultrasound along with an advanced MCE certificate.
• Lead major failure incident investigations in area of responsibility as required.
• Maintain test equipment and tools in a clean, safe, and functional condition at all times.
• Approve and/or develop procedures and practices to use testing equipment such as laser alignment, balancing devices, etc.
• Participate in the development of Annual Action Plans.
• Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed in all work areas.
• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support ARP assessment and improvement. 

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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

Empowering people who build the future.

What Gerdau Offers You

• Hourly Rate: $43.20/hr.
• Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
• Shift:  Steady Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2 pm.
• Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
• Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
• Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year
• Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided. 
• Uniforms: 100% company provided.
• Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
• Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.

Education/Experience

• Certificate of Qualification (Ontario 307A Steamfitter and/or Plumber 306A) as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades is required.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
• Basic computers experience a must.

 

Additional Information

• Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
• All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.

What The Position Entails

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:

• Lay out, install, maintain, repair plant pipelines, fittings, and fixtures
• Set up and operate bending, threading, and cut-off equipment to shape and fabricate pipe for installation
• Test, inspect, dismantle, repair, replace or install any type of pressure piping, fittings, and fixtures for air, water, steam, oil, gas
• Read and interpret drawings and sketches
• Prepare material lists and trade calculations
• Operate material handling equipment such as cranes, tow motor operation including rigging
• Operate mobile equipment such as zoom boom, scissor lift, etc.

Why Work for Us

Generations have worked at Gerdau Whitby and now it's your turn!  Gerdau is growing and the Whitby Plant is expanding with the latest tools and technology.  Are you looking for a sustainable career at plant with over 50 years of history in the Durham Region?  Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying equipment issues and finding ways to resolve them? Do you like working in a team oriented and collaborative environment?

About Gerdau
At Gerdau, it's all about the people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer Global opportunities, competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development and more. Join us in our cultural & digital transformation, and help us build the future at the 

Gerdau We Are Creating

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

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

Empowering people who build the future.

$90000 - $120000 / year with incentives including monthly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime.

Gerdau is looking for an experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment. This would include but is not limited to communication systems, various mill and production equipment, electronic computing and controls systems, power and distribution control devices, gauges, and instrumentation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze all types of circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings as required to install and maintain electrical and electronic devices and systems.
Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace faulty parts and wiring on all types of equipment.
Perform inspection and repairs on all electric brakes including those used on cranes.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical, instrument, controls devices and equipment.
Start up and shut down various types of plant equipment.
Document all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS.)
Perform all other plant electrical maintenance as required.
This person should be familiar with:

Motor Controls –maintain, troubleshoot, and replace starters and VFD’s or DC drives.
Programmable logic controllers - read schematics and use PLC indication lights to find which I/O is present.
Communication Systems – install new and make repairs to existing communication systems. Run and hook up communication cabling (Profibus, ControlNet, RS232, R-Net, Dec-Net, Ether-Net, PLC remote drops, etc.).
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.

Requirements:

Must have a completed high school diploma or GED.
1 year electrical experience with Electrical Journeyman's Card OR 4 year’s electrical experience without Journeyman’s Card.
Pass all testing requirements.
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. 

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

Earn while you continue your education and get hands-on experience. Our skilled and experienced employees will mentor you as you rotate through our different departments gaining valuable experience.  Starting pay is $26.03. You will work 7am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday with a minimum of a 36-hour work week to give you time for your classes and studies.

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 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled in a verifiable maintenance technical training program.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.

• Basic understanding of some or all the following maintenance disciplines: AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E, and common maintenance hand tools preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete a variety of duties pertaining primarily to basic techniques of maintenance functions using a variety of hand tools.
• Take care to properly dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise work in general maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, assembling, and installation.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance repair on noncomplex circuitry.
• Adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance.
• Tear down, replace, repair, assemble, and install standard, non-complex equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
• Perform work in other maintenance crafts as necessary, such as burning, welding, fabricating, machining, and other duties, and work assignments as required and directed.
• Must display aptitude in at least one of the basic crafts of electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic.
• Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may 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 area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Exhibit engagement in Gerdau Business System tools and methodology.
• Use basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• After graduating with a degree, you must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, and two consecutive weekend a month.
• 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 work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights up to 180 feet.

1st or 2nd Shift Manufacturing Technician - Lancaster, SC

Are you looking for a new career that offers challenges and the opportunity to learn new skills and promotions? Do you like operating heavy equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and working with your hands?  Join Gerdau as we build the future!

Competitive pay $52000 - $62000 / year. Benefits start immediately.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the 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 
• 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 high school diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• One year of industrial experience
• Flexibility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to work from 6pm to 6am or 6am to 6pm. Monday thru Friday and an occasional Saturday
• Desire to learn

Your Purpose:

You will be performing a limited variety of highly repetitive duties to load and secure steel rail spike products into railroad gondola cars, boxcars, or truck trailers for shipment to customer location. You will assist in servicing production lines and transfer finished products to temporary storage locations or dock loading platform.

Your Work:

• Operate a forklift to transfer finished products from the production line and secure with steel banding or shrink-wrap material to palletize product for shipment.
• Move palletized material to a temporary storage inspection station or loading dock.
• Disengage rail car mover lever to position boxcar or gondola into the loading position.
• Prepare a rail car or other specified vehicles to receive the product for shipment. Attach steel strapping material to boxcar interior walls in accordance with standard operating procedures and methods. Ship product palletized or loose as per customer order.
• Operate forklift, or handheld, push-button pendant crane, with or without magnet, to load specified product into the proper vehicle.
• Operate a forklift or pendant crane to unload incoming steel and machine shop supplies, pallets, empty kegs, and steel banding strips. Place supply items at the proper storage locations. Distribute pallets to the production line staging area.
• Check and verify steel heat and bundle numbers, weight, and carbon content as indicated on the shipping invoice; check off an item or indicate shortages and forward to office personnel for processing.
• Operate forklift to empty scrap buckets and return to the production line.
• As directed, assist on the production line as a relief person.

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 Maintenance Mechanic – Rotating Shift

Depending on trade experience the day shift starts at $95000 - $117000 / 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.   

Empowering people who build the future.

Job Summary:

Operate all mobile equipment including loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and dump trucks to transfer material.  Assist other Scrap Operations personnel as instructed.   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate mobile equipment including loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and dump trucks to lift and transport materials. 
2. Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment, which includes fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
3. Demonstrate ability to perform minor mechanical repairs to mobile equipment.
4. Visually inspect scrap for non-conformities.
5. Load fluff trucks, shipping trucks, and railcars with various types of scrap in a timely manner.
6. Ensure loads are within the safe load capacity of each truck.
7. Maintain material in feed hoppers at an adequate operating level.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Operate a torch to cut a variety of heavy and oversized scrap to be processed by the Shredder.
2. Inspect head pulleys and tail pulleys on conveyors prior to startup and monitors belts throughout the day.  Communicate problems to responsible personnel.
3. Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
4. Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
5. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision. 
6. Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
7. Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
8. Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
9. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer and math skills. 

2-4 years of mobile equipment experience is preferred.  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

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

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

Tampa, Florida - Onsite

About Us: At Gerdau, we’re on a transformative journey, blending culture and digital innovation to shape the future. As an SAP Pricing Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in our success story. We value self-driven, intuitive professionals who are passionate about data analysis, technology, automation, and process improvements. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our exciting growth!

Why Gerdau?

• Career Growth: We invest in your development, offering opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team that values different perspectives.
• Competitive Compensation: Beyond salary, explore our unique benefits and perks.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to our mission of shaping the future.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Computer Science, IT, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field. 

• General knowledge of steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, and procurement procedures and techniques preferred.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.
• Strong computer technical skills across multiple platforms and advanced skills with MS Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, and VBA.
• Experience with developing and managing PowerBI, SAP, and Ariba reports.
• Pricing updates- outline agreements in SAP/ECC and operational contracts in Ariba.
• Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making.
• Ethical standards and work ethic aligned with Gerdau's values.
• Self-starter who thrives both independently and within a team.
• Willingness to travel (10-20%) to maintain an effective network of vendors/suppliers, mill personnel, and industry organizations.

Your Purpose:

You will oversee the creation, execution, analysis, and maintenance of agreements within SAP for our Procurement department. The daily activities include but are not limited to; supporting the strategic procurement process, execution of national, regional, and/or local supplier agreements to include team-based bid processes, negotiations, supplier selection/development, and contract management. You will be responsible for staying abreast of current company practices and procedures.

You will be responsible for managing and defining the procurement process with a primary focus revolving around managing the creation, maintenance, and optimization of outline agreements in SAP/Ariba. With a deep understanding of SAP functionalities, you will analyze pricing trends, market conditions, and supplier performance to devise and implement pricing strategies that drive cost savings and ensure competitive advantage. Additionally, this role requires identifying opportunities for process enhancements and system optimizations to streamline procurement operations and enhance overall efficiency.

Your Responsibilities:

• Outline Agreement Management: Manage the creation, maintenance, and renewal of outline agreements in SAP/Ariba. Ensure accurate and timely entry of pricing terms, conditions, and quantities into SAP/Ariba system.

• Data Reporting and Analysis: Develop and maintain reports in SAP/Ariba and other analytical tools to track key procurement metrics.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process automation, streamlining, and standardization within the procurement function. Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to improve procurement processes, enhance system capabilities, and drive cost savings initiatives.

• Stay proficient in procurement systems, company information systems, and other applicable business applications.

• Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business System guidelines.

• Assist in resolving procurement issues with vendors/suppliers and Gerdau departments.  Coordinate the resolution of problems or issues with appropriate administrative and accounting personnel.

• Provide information to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to control costs and identify savings opportunities in the procurement of goods and services.

• Procure goods and services, and/or supply contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance.

• Keep the procurement team, plant personnel, and central management abreast of changing market and supplier conditions.

• Communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance to vendors/suppliers, shippers, and inspection personnel.

• Resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to specifications, weight settlement, order requirements, other clarifications and disputes with vendors/suppliers and mill personnel.  Issues must be resolved professionally to maintain sound and effective relationships.

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

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ABOUT GERDAU:

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.