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Production & Operations
Our products are shaping the future. Our people make it happen.
Start your career at a global steel industry leader and begin a career path with endless opportunities to grow and develop. Join as a member of our Production team and you have the opportunity to grow into a senior production role, a salaried manager, or skilled tradesperson within a few years.
Career Paths
Select a Career Path below to explore examples of a Gerdau career. Select a position in the chart to view average hourly and annual pay including incentives.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
$45.21/Hour*
$110,017/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Looking to make a meaningful impact on the world with a rewarding career? Join the General Production team at Gerdau today and position yourself for endless growth opportunities. Play a vital role in the manufacturing process while unlocking the chance to learn skills from experienced professionals as you go.
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$42.35/Hour*
$88,080/Year*
$47.44/Hour*
$98,685/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
If you're interested in getting into management, you can start a career in production, go to school, and continue to grow as a manager; all while benefiting from our tuition reimbursement program.
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
$43.98/Hour*
$107,042/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
$43.98 hourly
$107,042 annually
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - USA CONTENT
We offer apprenticeship programs where production teammates can learn a trade while working full-time. Whether you're interested in electrical, mechanical, or another trade, we'll cover the cost of school and you'll get paid to go!
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$37.52/Hour*
$91,299/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$48.75/Hour*
$118,647/Year*
$26.27/Hour*
$63,921/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
$30.71/Hour*
$74,724/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
$35.82/Hour*
$87,163/Year*
Note: Some locations hire directly into our apprenticeship program
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
TAB 1 - CAN CONTENT
Production is the starting point for many successful careers at Gerdau. If you like working with your hands in an environment where no two days are the same, production is for you! As you grow, you can continue to specialize in different areas of the mill or go to school to become a licensed tradesperson or manager.
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$47.44/Hour*
$98,685/Year*
$42.35/Hour*
$88,080/Year*
$40.37/Hour*
$83,978/Year*
$34.30/Hour*
$71,336/Year*
$28.73/Hour*
$59,756/Year*
* Hourly and annual rates are inclusive of incentives such as production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime such as mills working our dupont schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Please note, these are averages and many of our employees in production and trades may exceed these numbers with voluntary overtime. Sample career paths are shown for illustration only and individual results are not guaranteed.
Electrician Melt Shop
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Industrial Maintenance Electrician- Furnace/Caster
Competitive pay. Day Shift or Rotating Shift starts at $109000 - $129000 / year depending on technical experience and includes hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 312 hours of scheduled annual overtime. Generous benefits start on your first day!
Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying electrical issues and finding ways to resolve them? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like working in a rugged and exciting environment? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
We Have:
- A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Weekly Bonus
- Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
Your Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting experience.
- Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
- Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory 120-480 VAC to 12v-180 VDC and the ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
- Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems, electrical and electronic wiring specifications, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.
- Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.
- Intermediate knowledge of camera systems.
- Ability to operate forklifts and cranes.
- This role requires the ability to work a 12 hr rotating shift days, nights, and two weekends a month.(Dupont schedule) or Day Shift schedule 8 days on, 6 days off (1st Shift).
Your Purpose:
You will perform electrical maintenance and repair operations to keep equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating conditions, working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance. Plan, layout, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities.
Your Work:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
- Perform rounds and check the machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
- Exercise judgment when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
- Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
- Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
- Layout, install and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
- Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
- Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
- Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed
Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Earning potential $99800 / year which includes hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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.
Procurement Innovation And Improvement Manager 1
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
We Have
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, special quality bars, 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
- Annual Bonus
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
Your Qualifications
- BS in Business Administration or Digital Innovation
- 4-7 years of contemporary procurement experience with exposure to strategic planning, digital solutions, risk management and compliance to improve procurement processes.
- Working knowledge of steel industry dynamics is preferred or industrial experience is required.
- Previous experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
- SAP & PowerBI preferred.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and computer skills is required.
Your Purpose
You will lead procurement digital transformations, coordinate risk management process, and manage compliance activities for 11 steel mills and supervise 4 direct reports. You will report directly to the Director of Procurement
Your Work
Digital Innovation
- Lead the development of the Procurement Digital Strategy through benchmarking, customer surveys, ideation events, and value stream mapping.
- Define the Procurement Digital Road Map that is aligned with business needs by seeking out emerging technologies that will improve service level, compliance, and productivity.
- Responsible for the project planning and implementation of all digital initiatives. Lead cross functional teams, engage internal stakeholders, and coordinate routine project meetings to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Effectively coordinate the change management process through effective communication, training plans, and post implementation support.
Risk Management
- Responsible for developing an enterprise-wide supplier risk management program (strategy, process, organization, and technology).
- Develop a supplier risk assessment framework including risk ratings and related processes that meet the needs of the business.
- Optimize and simplify the supplier due diligence process to ensure business is utilizing suppliers in a manner that reduces business and compliance risk.
- Identify process improvement initiatives through benchmarking and the use of technology to support the Supplier Risk Management Program and related activities.
- Establishes supplier risk management metrics/KPI’s that support the business and B-Corp Certification process.
- Create business continuity plans that will guide the Procurement organization in properly responding to threats and minimize risks.
Compliance
- Responsible for the Procurement compliance process that will effectively ensure that corporate and operating guidelines are being adhered to and any deviations are addressed in a timely manner.
- Support Gerdau Corporate Compliance team with annual compliance action plans.
- Implement compliance audit schedule, internal to Procurement, and take corrective actions on any deviations identified.
- Effectively coordinate the Contract Management process to validate that contracts comply with guidelines and record retention policies are adhered to.
- Develop a routine training program to ensure Procurement team and internal stakeholders are aware of compliance and code of ethics standards.
- Coordinate responses and action plans with Internal Audit and SOX Compliance teams.
- Ensure accuracy of requisition and purchase order approval levels in SAP.
- Implement an effective document control procedure to ensure that corporate and operating guidelines are managed properly.
Travel & Expense
- Responsible for the Travel & Expense compliance process that will effectively ensure that corporate policies are being adhered to and any deviations are being addressed in a timely manner.
- Routinely review Travel and Expense policies to ensure they are up to date with current market conditions and industry best practices.
- Ensure that proper and efficient expense audit processes and technologies are in place to ensure compliance.
- Lead the annual bid process for Hotels and Rental Cars. Also support the Global Procurement Team with Airline negotiations and relationship management.
- Make sure of the proper management of corporate fleet vehicles.
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
Mrm Logistics Manager I
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Virginia
24014
Empowering people who build the future.
The Gerdau Long Steel North America (GLN) MRM Logistics Manager I is responsible for local carrier management, fleet management, fleet maintenance, freight procurement, support customer and commercial requirements, optimizing truck loading schedules for the Recycling Division. The MRM Logisitics Manager will liaison with carriers, external customers, commercial, and mill operations teams. The Logisitics Manager will define which carrier will be assigned to a given load based on cost, service level agreement and capabilities. This position manages drivers, dispatcher and analyst.
Annual Shipments:
The major role of this position is to assure that all Gerdau scrap operations and mills have effective in-bound and/or out-bound transportation services at the lowest possible cost to meet transportation requirements. The incumbent is responsible for developing methods and procedures for the transportation of materials to Gerdau locations. The MRM Logistics Manager I is responsible for ensuring that each location and scrap supplier (when bought on a picked up basis) is executing the timely delivery of customer orders/mill shipments, while minimizing the cost. The incumbent must develop good relationships with the area rail representatives, wide variety of motor carriers and occasionally barge carriers. The incumbent must be an active member of the logistics management team working on projects, identifying and implementing best practices, and executing logistics policies.
Qualifications for this position include a four year college degree in a relevant area combined with 10 years experience in transportation routing and scheduling. Incumbent must have experience with contract negotiations for carrier services, claims resolution, and fleet management. Incumbent should possess solid presentation skills combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills. The incumbent should possess a broad knowledge of the transportation industry. Incumbent must be familiar with all phases, procedures, and modes of transportation, including management procedures, and techniques.
The MRM Logistics Manager I reports directly to the MRM Director of Operations. The incumbent will analyze the transportation procedures to develop and utilize methods for ensuring that each location is executing the timely delivery of customer orders while minimizing cost. Tools to be used in this analysis include evaluation of freight classifications, tariff rates, operating capabilities consistent with delivery schedules and deadlines, and attainment of a high level of satisfaction of customer delivery requirements. The incumbent also compiles schedules of existing rates and routes for analysis of possible savings in transpiration costs and maintains the company’s rate manuals. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring local Freight Market Intelligence is obtained, recorded, and maintained according to the Global Freight Market Intelligence guidelines.
The incumbent is responsible for negotiating price and contract terms to meet the transportation needs within the assigned area. This position determines the appropriate transportation mode to be utilized and is responsible for selecting and hiring logistic service providers. Reviews current methods and means of transportation and provides recommendations on ways to improve service and reduce costs.
Responsible for administering carrier freight claims to include investigation and resolution of claims and service problems. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively communicate ideas; such as issues involving changes in carrier contracts, laws, regulations, and corporate policies, to various parties to include employees at all levels, lawyers, and federal government representatives. The incumbent is responsible for keeping abreast of developments in technology within the transportation industry and act as the liaison with vendors, customers, industry related organizations.
The Metallics Logistics Manager will play an instrumental part of the annual action plan development and administration. The annual action plan will encompass improvement items, budgets, CAPEX spending, employee training, employee opinion survey, and other annual projects that arise.
The MRM Logistics Manager I is responsible for participating in the selection, training, and supervision of all Logistic staff within region of responsibility. This position will coach, mentor, and complete the performance evaluation process with Logistics staff.
One of the main challenges for the MRM Logistics Manager I is maintaining a safe work environment for employees and vendors. The incumbent must oversee and ensure that all employees, drivers, and vendors adhere to safety policies at all times. This position is responsible for ensuring safety as it relates to Mobile Equipment safety, Fall Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safety Behaviors.
The incumbent 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:
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Act as the liaison between Commercial and Operations units through the management of the commercial planning and execution process
- Responsible for customer complaints or non-conformance reports
- Improve GBS assessment scores annually
- Develop and administer the Annual Action Plan
- Plan, organize, and manage the overall operation and activities of the rail, motor freight and barge transportation requirements within assigned regions at the lowest possible cost.
- Develop methods and procedures for the transportation of materials to Gerdau locations and finished products to internal and external customers and warehouse facilities.
- Negotiate price and contract terms to meet the transportation needs within the assigned territory.
- Recommend effective ways to improve services and reduce costs.
- Communicate ideas; such as issues involving changes in carrier contracts, laws, regulations, and corporate policies, to various parties to include employees at all levels, lawyers, and federal government representatives.
- Act as the liaison between vendors, customers, and industry related organizations.
The incumbent must perform the above mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance to federal, provincial and local environmental regulations. Employees must also report any situation, which may have a detrimental impact to human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor.
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
Utility Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Manufacturing Associate - Rolling Mill
Starting pay $22.86 / hour plus bonus and increase after trained to $23.86, with an estimated average earning of $68,000 - $75,500 / year. Generous benefits start on your first day.
Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you want the opportunity to learn different roles? Join us as we empower the future.
We Have:
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Bonuses
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
You Have:
- The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
- The ability to work a 12-hour rotating Dupont schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills, problem-solving, ability to multi-task.
Your Purpose:
You will facilitate and manage the flow and identification of material through the rolling mill finishing department and complete a range of duties in a regular finishing crew to provide relief periods for the respective occupants of operator positions.
Your Work:
- Involves simple to moderately complex duties, somewhat repetitive, requiring considerable care inaccuracy, alertness, and safety.
- As a relief operator for all machines in the finishing department, requiring versatility to adequately carry out the normal machine operator duties Involving straightening, shearing, stacking, and building operations and to troubleshoot and repair banding and tying machines.
- Requires close attention and care in observing operations and in guiding or turning material to facilitate straightening, transfer stacking, or tying of products.
- Requires care in making tying or strapping machine adjustments and in providing quick response to alleviate material jams and equipment malfunctions.
- Will involve operating tying/ strapping, bundle discharge, straightener entry machines and to secure bundles for storage or transfer. Stock and feed machines with wire.
- Will activate machines for spacing and placement of binding material and to secure bundles for storage or transfer.
- Will observe material in process for obvious product blemishes, flaws, or short pieces.
- Will operate radio pendant overhead crane and forklift to assist in material movement or housekeeping activities.
- During periods of continuous operation, perform troubleshooting activities associated with equipment failure of banding and tying machines and perform necessary routine or minor maintenance repairs within the scope of technical knowledge; also conduct daily maintenance inspection checks on banding and tying machines and perform preventive maintenance activities; coordinate the reloading of strapping and wiring material.
- Perform other auxiliary duties to include staging parts and equipment such as straightener rolls, guides, etc., for changeovers and assisting finishing crew in completing changeover activities.
- Assist maintenance personnel and operators in other preventive and breakdown maintenance, removing and cutting cobbles.
- Prepare and attach identification tags, tie off heat and lot run ends, and occasionally count bundle pieces.
- Prepare accurate simple add and subtraction hand-held measuring tools.
- Multiplication and division to
calculate
simple tonnage to pound conversion production records including piece count per bundle with explanation for overages or shortages, product length, and heat numbers. - Maintains close contact with rolling and finishing machine operators to determine and identify the start and finish of each heat and coordinates the changing of tags for each heat directly with the appropriate stacker operator.
- Collect and review for accuracy previous shifts’ production report; calculate tonnage produced and forward copies and original to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Using hand tools and pry bars, remove bent, damaged, and shortened pieces from machines, conveyor system, transfer tables/ beds, and finished bundles.
- Manually stack and band products as directed.
- Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, and/ or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion. Follow all safety regulations and practices.
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Scale Coord- Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
North Dakota
58103
Empowering people who build the future.
Scale Coordination Job Summary:
Perform a variety of coordinating, checking, verifying, inputting, recording, and filing duties pertaining primarily to the receipt and inspection of scrap coming into the mill by truck. The primary duty of this position is to properly inspect and verify scrap grade and order number. Improper scrap identification or misapplication could result in overpayment per truckload. Operation of peddler scale, pricing, and inspection of scrap.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Act as Scale Coordinator to properly weigh incoming and outgoing that trucks deliver scrap.
- Utilize electronic scale to obtain a gross weight for the load using the weighing system, and coordinate unloading destination with yard personnel.
- Consult with the scrap representatives and the scrap supplier for clarification on scrap grade prices.
- Complete the weighing process to determine traffic and net weight for the load.
- Process loads of scrap moved by weighing the trucks in accordance with standard processing procedures.
- Operates forklift to move scrap metal as needed.
- Processes non-ferrous products and runs alligator shear and balers.
- Provide daily reporting of radiation detection.
- Using established company procedures, visually inspect scrap for grade/quality.
- Notifies supervisor when dirty cars or trucks are identified or cars or trucks that monitoring devices indicate contain explosive or radioactive materials.
- Compile and record information related to scrap inventory.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ability to accurately multitask in a fast pace environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with customers, carriers and company drivers.
- Able to recognize various materials and develop viable distribution plan for customers on the scale.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Related work experience is an asset
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
Caster Machine Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Competitive pay of $94,000 - $98,000 / year which includes base pay rate of $30.64 / hr and increases after 90 days to $31.64 / hr plus weekly production bonus. Generous benefits starting on your first day!
Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
We Have:
- A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the 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.
You Have:
- The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
- Ability to use simple specifications, dials, and gauges to regulate electricity and water flow.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 year of industrial or manufacturing experience required. Experience in a steel manufacturing, melt shop environment strongly preferred.
- Flexibility to work a rotating 8 hr schedule
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting, standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters, heights, extreme temperature conditions.
Your Purpose:
You will be responsible for the planning, setting-up, and performing the routine duties and operators necessary to cast molten steel through a continuous casting machine process. Follow prescribed methods, procedures, and operation sequence.
Your Work:
- Monitor all Caster performance parameters.
- Work involves a variety of simple tasks, routine in nature, requiring much care to remove slag from melt in mold and properly regulate metal flow from tundish through continuous casting machine and out to the cooling beds.
- Prepare tundish and other equipment for use prior to casting.
- Operate control consoles regulating mold oiling, metal level, turn on and off cooling chamber and control line speed, torch cuts, roll line and strand pushers.
- Drag slag from molten metal in mold manually with metal rod.
- Clean billets from caster pit roll line areas, cut scrap billets and coordinate removal with Billey Yard Crane Operator.
- Prepare machine and accessories for casting subsequent heats; change nozzles, lance, pre-heat, and reset tundishes; clean slag from machine; and reposition and pack dummy bar end inside machine mold.
- Inventory supplies to support Casting processes.
- Check temperature of next heat in QMOS, check console indicators and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Clear breakouts and restart strands while casting.
- Ensure all start up and turnaround checks are done to allow for smooth and safe caster start ups and turnarounds.
- Install and remove mold assembles, spray segment, and calibrate mold level controls.
- Monitor and document all operational and quality parameters in QMOS.
- Direct maintenance activities when called to repair issues while caster in operation.
- Change and Maintain nozzle shooter cylinder.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Inspect casting machine and check spray chamber, pipes, roll lines and accessories. Perform repairs as required.
- Work closely with Ladle Tender to regulate steel temperature control casting speeds and when digging out nozzles in accordance with standard operating procedures or practices.
- Perform all routine checks to ensure minimal breakouts and quality product.
- Work with Billet Yard Recorder to segregate suspect quality billets.
- Record tundish temperatures and all process supplies consumed at caster station.
- Take final chemistry sample of steel and send to lab.
- Perform weekly preventative maintenance of molds, spray chamber, torches, and roll lines.
Your Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Bonuses
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Yard Operator I - Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
N1H 8P1
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
The Yard Operator has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an important part of operational needs. The Yard Operator requires knowledge of scrap grading, or have the ability to learn. The Yard Operator will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing, mobile equipment operation, and performing general maintenance duties.
The Yard Operator will be expected to safely operate a material handling crane or loader in order to accomplish daily tasks. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers about the quality of material and shipping requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
2. Work involves a variety of tasks, simple through moderately complex in nature, requiring some care to ensure correct procedures are being followed.
3. Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified.
4. Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer.
5. 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.
6. Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Identify deductions and downgrades.
7. Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards.
8. Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
9. 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.
10. Provide excellent customer service.
11. Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
12. Participation in daily safety routine.
Locations with Rail:
1. For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable)
2. Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed.
3. Operate the Baler Operation.
4. Assist in nonferrous processing; including segregation of materials to upgrade products. For example: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, etc.
5. Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
6. Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler (where applicable).
7. Problem solving input and contributions as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
2. Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
3. High School Education at a minimum.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Mobile Equipment Operator I - Cornwall
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
K6H 6P7
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.
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the world. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.
Only open to domestic recruitment |
Job Summary:
The Mobile Equipment Operator yard will operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
- Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
- Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper working order such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean.
- Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc. while shearing.
- Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
- Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping.
- Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Problem solving input and contributions as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Education/GED preferred.
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
This position is open to domestic candidates only.
We Have
A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Bonus
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
Qualifications Required
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Project Management Professional certification preferred, not required.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in leading electrical projects involving plant power systems. This includes all devices from medium voltage switchgear down to low voltage panelboards as well as drives, PLC’s, communication networks, and other electrical infrastructure.
- AutoCAD experience required
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP
- CAPEX Project Management
- Contractor Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation Skills
- Self-Motivated
As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire project lifecycle, including:
- Project Planning & Development: Conduct feasibility studies, develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Project Execution: Oversee the work of contractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards, performance metrics, and budgetary constraints.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various departments to minimize disruption to production and ensure smooth project implementation.
- Change Management: Effectively manage project scope changes and implement necessary adjustments.
- Documentation & Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure timely project closure.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Production Operator
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota
55806
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:
- $25.42/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”
Material Handler
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota
55806
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)
- Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to properly load and unload raw materials and finished products on and off specified vehicles.
- As required, or directed, operates forklift and overhead crane to transfer finished product from production lines and secure product for shipment.
- Moves packaged product to storage area or loading dock.
- Places supply items at proper storage location.
- Accurately completes Material Handlers sheet and Safety inspections.
- Coordinates with Production employees on changes to size or grades of products to ensure that the correct materials are loaded for the production setup.
- Receives instructions from Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, and/or Material Handler Team Lead regarding customer loading requirements, product selection and vehicle type and number.
- Accurately completes all required truck and railcar paperwork.
- Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
Education:
High school diploma or GED. Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane certifications during the initial orientation period. Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.
Experience:
0-3 months’ work experience. Experience/knowledge in manufacturing setting and operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred. Basic torch and welding skills preferred.
Salary:
- $25.42/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”
Industrial Forklift Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Competitive starting pay at $63000 to $68000 which includes an hourly rate of $22.08, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled 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
- Biweekly Bonus
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
Your Qualifications:
- Successful completion of entrance exam.
- Mobile equipment or heavy equipment operation experience.
- Flexibility to work a 12-hour rotating schedule with days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.
- Willingness to learn and be self-motivated.
Your Work:
- Operation of mobile equipment, handling materials safely, and loading appropriate products in designated areas.
- Complete Gerdau safety training, forklift certification training and electric overhead crane training.
- Transfer stacked and bundled materials from end of rolling mill finishing operations to stock area:
- Store materials according to the product, grade, size, and heat number.
- Rotate warehouse stock materials to make room for new product.
- Communicate material locations for inventory accuracy.
- Observe items for conformity regarding product size, type, and length. Looks for visible quality issues and reports issues to the Quality department.
- Assist in physical inventory counts and daily inventory spot checks.
- Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
- Assist in the training of coworkers 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
Truck & Rail Dispatcher - Jackson, Tn Mill
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
We Have
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, special quality bars, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma and 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)
- Proficiency with computer work, data entry skills, and report preparation
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Effective listening and proactive and transparent communication skills
- Dependability with flexibility to be on call or work onsite outside of normal business hours.
- Collaborative and cooperative
Your Purpose
You will provide support logistics and maintain customer service. You will make the arrangements for
the delivery of steel material to customers and internal locations generally by truck or rail and sometimes via barge. You will report to the External Logistics Facilitator.
Your Work
- Arrange freight to move material to customers and internal locations using Transportation Management Systems and other methods as dictated by necessity including phone and email.
Make arrangements
between carriers, sales and warehouse to execute on-time shipments balancing costs and customer service.- Identify/correct order and inventory issues with sales/warehouse and escalate as needed.
- Maintain validity of freight costs, correct errors, and confirm or process detention payments.
- Populate reports as required.
- Schedule carrier appointments in alignment with mill loading schedules and supervised instruction (for example the number of appointments with consideration for crane downtime, pre-load schedules, manpower on the shift, receiving, over-length loads, etc.).
- Continue the development of our relationship with the carrier base through effective communication for all parties.
- Enter and update necessary information on shipments including delivery comments, prioritization, or special shipping instructions.
- May negotiate spot or premium freight rates within limits of authority for local carriers to ensure on time shipments.
- Provide assistance or Logistics Operations as required.
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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Empowering people who build the future.
Whitby Shredder - 310S, 310T, or 433A Licensed Mechanic – STRAIGHT DAYS
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking to hire two (2) Licensed Mechanic at our Whitby Shredder location. The successful candidate will possess one of the following licenses: 310S, 310T, or 433A.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
- Hourly Rate: $33.43/hr.
- Shift Schedule: straight days.
- Pay Schedule: weekly, on Fridays.
- Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities. The first two (2) hours worked above 40 weekly hours are paid at time and one half. Authorized hours of overtime in excess of two (2) hours are paid at double time. Any hours worked on Sunday are paid at double time.
- Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays. If required to work on a holiday, all hours worked will be paid at double time.
- Personal Protective Equipment: 100% company provided, including safety boots.
- Medical & Dental Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
- Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
- Pension Plan: the Company contributes $3.50 on every hour worked. No mandatory employee contributions.
- Vacation: vacation pay is calculated on years of service and paid by percentage weekly.
WHAT YOU OFFER:
- Skilled Trades Ontario or Red Seal recognized designation, this could include 310S, 310T, or 433A.
- At least one year of relevant mechanical experience. Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Ability to work in different settings; indoors, outdoors, dirty environments.
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced mechanical aptitude.
- Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
- Basic computer skills.
WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Perform basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant property, equipment, and tools in good operating condition; diagnose problems and work in many varied and diversified capacities required in general maintenance, overhaul, and repair of plant equipment, processes and facilities. Report/check sheets for all unusual circumstances, safety and repair issues or concerns to Maintenance supervisor. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise perform general maintenance activities to include basic to moderately complex, pipefitting, burner/torching, millwright assembler, and installer skills and abilities.
- Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of plant equipment, machinery or processes.
- Start, observe, operate, and otherwise activate equipment to diagnose, detect or verify malfunction or corrective actions taken in accordance with standard operating procedures, Job aids
- Perform the division preventive maintenance program. Abide by Cardinal Safety Rules (site specific) LOTOTO. Inspect, adjust, clean, and/or lubricate equipment as normal part of preventive maintenance program.
- Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories. Develop and fabricate accessory fixtures or guards for machines and equipment. Adjust machine mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output. Report or refer complex repairs or questions to Maintenance supervisor.
- Operation of mobile equipment including but not limited to: Counterbalance forklift, Boom-lift/Aerial Work Platform, Working at Heights.
- Repair portable power tools, trash/sump pumps, and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes or participating in company training programs, which will require limited domestic travel and possibly travel abroad.
- Work closely with other mechanics or outside contractors to perform simple, moderate and complex repairs and installation
- Detect and report defective material, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations and practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people qualified for this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Additional Information:
- Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
- All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Project Engineer - Electrical
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas
72916
About Us
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 helps us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating.
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and a metal processing facility in Huntington, Indiana.
With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America and Brazil, the Gerdau Special Steel group is one of the largest suppliers of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
Benefits
• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401(k)
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Coordinate plant construction activities as required for installation of new plant equipment or modification to existing equipment. The construction coordination may involve maintenance personnel, production personnel, and/or outside contractors. The Project Engineer will coordinate meetings as needed with the personnel who requested or will be affected by the new or modified equipment. Before the installation or modification of the equipment the Project Engineer may request quotations, develop installation schedules, and assist with fabrication details. This position must also ensure that the maintenance or construction personnel have accurate reference materials to install all equipment conduit, wiring, control desks, MCC’s switch gears, etc. required for a successful electrical outage.
The major challenge of this position is to ensure that equipment purchases and designs are durable, economical, and easy to fabricate and install. Installation or modification of equipment is to be accomplished with the minimum amount of outage duration and be on or below the approved budget.
The Project Engineer job functions may involve high and low-voltage distribution systems and equipment, AC & DC drive systems, instrumentation and control, programmable logic and computer control, and electrical machinery. Within these areas, work may include design specification, purchasing, supervision of construction and installation, commission, and troubleshooting of new or modified equipment.
Assist the Environmental Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, and or Engineering Manager with miscellaneous environmental and engineering activities.
Some work items may require the services of outside engineering consultants. In this case, this position will be involved in establishing design objectives, prepare engineering bid specifications, and competitively bid the work. After receiving approval to perform the work the engineer will coordinate and monitor activities of the consultant to ensure equipment compatibility with the departments which will operate and maintain the new equipment.
Maintain equipment files and resource materials such as drawings, instruction manuals, test data, design criteria, and specifications. These materials are to be organized to facilitate their use for three key purposes: as a maintenance aid, as a basis for equipment performance evaluation, and as a reference for new design and installation. These resources are to be made available to maintenance personnel to maximize their value in troubleshooting, operations, and preventive maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-6 years’ experience working in an industrial/manufacturing/construction environment
- Experience with Allen Bradley control systems
- Experience with WonderWare systems preferred
- Experience with industrial automation troubleshooting and repair preferred
- Willingness to travel, including internationally
- Strong background in mechanical systems is preferred
- Steel mill experience – preferred, but not required
- Leadership skills - ability to manage construction vendors and contractors
- Strong interpersonal skills with the workforce, contractors, and engineering leadership team.
- Ability to manage projects and project paperwork.
- Project management on Industrial Construction Projects is a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project.
- Electrical power distribution experience a plus
- Auto CAD experience preferred
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with diverse populations and communication styles.
- Strong organizational skills are key in this position. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and multi-task to be successful.
- Ability to independently make accurate decisions and demonstrate good judgment.
The incumbent must perform the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. The statements above are intended to provide a general description of the nature and level of work to be performed by individual’s occupying this classification. These are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and duties required of personnel within the classification.
Application Process
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. This position is open for domestic candidates only.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
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Summer Engineering Intern 2025- Midlothian TX
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Empowering people who build the future.
Gerdau impacts the lives of thousands of people around the world. The steel we produce is in cars and trucks that drive the economy, bridges that shorten distances, stadiums, and parks where we make memories, medical equipment that revives our health, and countless other products which are part of our everyday paths that lead to a realized future. 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 and digital transformation and help us build the future.
Gerdau’s North American business divisions manufacture long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. This makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Position Overview
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances. During the program you will interact with team members from around the world. You will have the opportunity to learn on the job and work on ambitious projects that will further your development.
The Business Intern will be given the opportunity to learn and experience firsthand all aspects of training and development for a global company. You will work collaboratively with the entire team to help develop our employees.
Requirements
• Have completed at least two years of a college degree from a recognized accredited college or university in a Business-related discipline (Finance, Accounting, and other related disciplines).
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 based on 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 applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
2025 Gfuture Engineering Leadership Development Program
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Why you'll love it here:
At Gerdau, we want our people to know their value and worth as professionals and global citizens. Our company’s purpose reflects that sentiment: Empowering people who build the future. Regardless of an employee’s role within the organization, we want everyone to recognize the contributions and attributes they bring to Gerdau can greatly impact our success as a company.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program
,
participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders. Some of the experiences of this program include:- G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
- Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
- G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
- Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
- Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
- Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
- Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
- Work with software such as AutoCad, AutoCAd Inventor, SAP, PLEX and excel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Or other applicable degree
- Recent college graduate within the last two years - recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before program starts
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Preference for those with a degree-related internship experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Willing to travel to various locations within the United States during the length of the program
Truck & Rail Dispatcher
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
We Have
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, special quality bars, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma and 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)
- Proficiency with computer work, data entry skills, and report preparation
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Effective listening and proactive and transparent communication skills
- Dependability with flexibility to be on call or work onsite outside of normal business hours.
- Collaborative and cooperative
Your Purpose
You will provide support logistics and maintain customer service. You will make the arrangements for
the delivery of steel material to customers and internal locations generally by truck or rail and sometimes via barge. You will report to the External Logistics Facilitator.
Your Work
- Arrange freight to move material to customers and internal locations using Transportation Management Systems and other methods as dictated by necessity including phone and email.
Make arrangements
between carriers, sales and warehouse to execute on-time shipments balancing costs and customer service.- Identify/correct order and inventory issues with sales/warehouse and escalate as needed.
- Maintain validity of freight costs, correct errors, and confirm or process detention payments.
- Populate reports as required.
- Schedule carrier appointments in alignment with mill loading schedules and supervised instruction (for example the number of appointments with consideration for crane downtime, pre-load schedules, manpower on the shift, receiving, over-length loads, etc.).
- Continue the development of our relationship with the carrier base through effective communication for all parties.
- Enter and update necessary information on shipments including delivery comments, prioritization, or special shipping instructions.
- May negotiate spot or premium freight rates within limits of authority for local carriers to ensure on time shipments.
- Provide assistance or Logistics Operations as required.
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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
Serve as a subject matter expert working with business processes peers solving problems, and advising on various business-related issues
Analyze, gather requirements, design business processes, define functional specifications, and configure solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Analyze, evaluate, design, and configure new computer software and systems
Configure, develop, and implement SAP systems, and smoothly integrate SAP applications with existing IT business solutions
Provide SAP system support, end-user training, and document SAP processes
Participate in projects as an SAP expert
Keep abreast of the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developments
Work with Digital IT service providers to provide support to users, to deliver applications enhancements and on project activities
YOUR EXPERTISE:
Customer-Centric – Focus efforts to ensure internal and external customers thrive
Technical Expertise – Understand all IT functions, cloud technologies, and services in use, and become familiar with the current direction in the infrastructure market
Simplistic Agility – Foster simplicity and agility to focus on what adds value while resolving issues
Accountability – Take initiative and assume personal accountability and ownership for goals, outcomes, and deadlines holding others accountable for achieving individual and organizational objectives.
YOUR CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
SAP certifications preferred
3 years of SAP experience
SAP (module-specific) knowledge
Ability to document SAP processes
Ability to work with teams in Application Managed Services (AMS) environment driving engagement with an ownership mindset
Understanding of business processes
YOUR SPECIFIC CREDENTIALS:
Finance and Procurement Value Stream:
SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and functional experience with the SAP Modules FI and CO (Finance, Accounting, and Tax)
Desirable knowledge of Procurement processes, SAP MM, and SAP Ariba
People Value Stream:
SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and functional experience with the SAP and HR Modules (OM, PA, PY, etc.)
SAP Success Factors
Time and Attendance solutions (Kronos / UKG Workforce Central)
Customer Success and S&OP Value Stream:
SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and functional experience with the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), Logistics, and SAP WMS (Warehouse Management)
Advanced Planner and Scheduling (APS) solutions, preferably SAP APO or SAP IBP
Desirable knowledge of full Order to Cash process
Desirable knowledge of Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP), Forecast Plan processes
Industrial:
SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and functional experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) – Discrete Manufacturing and Repetitive Manufacturing, SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and SAP Quality Management (QM)
Desirable knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and Industrial Environments
Desirable knowledge of SAP Materials Management (MM) impacting production processes and SAP Product Costing (CO-PC))
Desirable knowledge of production planning and execution
Environmental Engineering Leadership Development Program- Selkirk, Mb
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Why you'll love it here:
At Gerdau, we want our people to know their value and worth as professionals and global citizens. Our company’s purpose reflects that sentiment: Empowering people who build the future. Regardless of an employee’s role within the organization, we want everyone to recognize the contributions and attributes they bring to Gerdau can greatly impact our success as a company.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders. Some of the experiences of this program include:
- G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems.
- Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
- G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
- Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
- Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
- Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
- Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
- Work with software such as SAP and Excel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Biosystems / Environmental Engineering
- Or other applicable degree
- Recent college graduate or planning to graduate in 2025
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Preference for those with a degree-related internship experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program
- Preference will be given to those that demostrate an ability to function in a team environment while also being able to work alone with minimal supervision
Benefits:
Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
2025 Engineering Leadership Development Program- Midlothian, TX
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
• To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
Some of the experiences of this program include:
• G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
• Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
- Material Sciences/Metallurgy
- Or other applicable degree
- Bachelor's graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2025, December 2024
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above)
- Preference for a degree related internship experience
- A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
2025 Engineering Internship-wilton, IA
Wilton, Iowa, United States
Iowa
52778
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill
Start shaping the future with us!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
Sales Leadership Development Program- Selkirk, Mb
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Why you'll love it here:
At Gerdau, we want our people to know their value and worth as professionals and global citizens. Our company’s purpose reflects that sentiment: Empowering people who build the future. Regardless of an employee’s role within the organization, we want everyone to recognize the contributions and attributes they bring to Gerdau can greatly impact our success as a company.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders. Some of the experiences of this program include:
- G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems.
- Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
- G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
- Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end.
- Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
- Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
- Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
- Work with software such as SAP and Excel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business Administration
- Or other applicable degree
- Recent graduate or planning to graduate in 2025
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Preference for those with a degree-related internship experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program
- Preference will be given to those that demostrate an ability to function in a team environment while also being able to work alone with minimal supervision
Benefits:
Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
2025 Engineering Internship- Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill
Start shaping the future with us!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
2025 Engineering Intern - Multiple Disciplines
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
Engineering Development Program (G. Start) – Whitby, ON
ABOUT US:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
ABOUT G. START: GERDAU’S NEXT GENERATION
Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This position will be a full-time, 16-month long internship opportunity.
Mechanical Engineering
- Design and test small equipment improvements in the Rolling Mills and Finishing Ends.
- Gain additional experience with CAD, 3D printing.
Process Engineering
- Help the Rolling Mill Department Plan and Execute our Annual Action Plan for 2024/25.
- This includes, supporting the plan with process data analysis, honing focus on process problems, generating and executing actions to improve the process.
- Support process improvements through participation in formal Failure Analysis.
- Examining major material or process time losses using Root Cause Analysis methodology.
Develop Leadership Skills
- Introduction to managing a process in a unionized heavy manufacturing facility.
- The opportunity to train an incoming intern in 2025 as they hand off their responsibilities over 3 months to another candidate, and to transfer part of their learnings.
Softwares
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering third or fourth year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Industrial Mechanic Apprentice
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
- Hourly Rate Range: $33.00/hr – $43.02/hr (actual rate is dependent on applicant training period hours completed)
- Schooling: Tuition reimbursement
- Overtime: Overtime opportunities available
- Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
- Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods
- Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays
- Tools: Annual allowance of $150/year plus other Company supplied tools
- 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.
- Work Rotation: Rotation throughout all departments and areas to gain experience plant-wide
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Must be registered in an approved Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – 433A apprenticeship program with Skilled Trades Ontario AND have passed both Level 1 and Level 2 of in-school training OR have a minimum of 4000 hours of documented apprenticeship employment experience.
- Be able to work in all areas in the plant and complete the Apprentice Rotation.
- Be able to work shift rotation (days/nights) as outlined in the Apprentice Training Schedule.
- Have experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, with exposure to Bearings, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubrication, Rotating Equipment.
- Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
- All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
- Responsible for working safely in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures.
- Work under the guidance of plant Supervisors and Journeyman skilled trades.
- Work toward completing hours for all competency skill sets as defined by Skilled Trades Ontario.
- Inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust mechanical equipment in the plant.
- Service the mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance of production machinery to optimize machine efficiencies and equipment reliability.
- Apply lubricants used in the preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Receive instructions, prints, and work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
- Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
- Operate power driven mobile equipment and ordinary crane hooking.
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
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.
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the world. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity. |
Located at our North York Metals Recycling Yard
Day shift
Job Summary:
The laborer is an entry level position, reflecting employees with no previous knowledge or experience related to scrap metals and recycling. The laborer must have the ability to learn and a strong work ethic. The laborer will assist in several aspects of daily operations such as scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance as directed.
Under the safety standards of Gerdau the laborer will learn to operate mobile equipment and perform general maintenance duties on machinery. The laborer must have strong communication skills and use them at all times to ensure safety among co-workers, truck drivers, peddlers, and contractors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- Problem solving input and contributions as required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education preferred but not required.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
This position is open to domestic candidates only.
Occupational Health Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
Competitive salary $65k – 85k plus annual bonus and best of all a Monday through Friday, 8 hour day schedule. Your benefits start on your first day!
We Have:
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- 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
You Have:
- A degree from an accredited nursing school, preferably a Bachelor of Nursing and current registered nursing license in the state of North Carolina.
- 3-5 years of Clinical Nursing experience
- Occupational health and safety experience and OSHA training preferred but not necessary.
- Prior experience with North Carolina Workers Compensation case management and federal laws related to Worker’s Compensation, and legislation regarding confidentiality.
- Ability to analyze and make sound judgements to accurately document and maintain appropriate confidentiality of medical records.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, physicians/medical professionals, and other outside parties.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws related to Worker's Compensation and legislation regarding confidentiality.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite
- Possess excellent written communication skills and the ability to document decision, agreements, and orders made.
Your Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Health & Safety Manager, you are in daily contact with managers, supervisors, administrative staff, hourly employees, contractors, & safety representatives regarding injuries, first aid treatment, annual hearing tests, wellness initiatives (including EAP), first aid kit supplies and disability management issues.
Your Work:
- Provide immediate emergency care for traumatic and non-traumatic injured workers and contractors including assessing, directing, and transporting or coordinating transport offsite for injured workers for medical treatment as required.
- Coordinate and assist the Safety Manager in case management for all Workers’ Compensation claims.
- Work with the Safety Manager to develop preventative measures to reduce work place injuries.
- Conduct respirator fit tests, hearing tests, heavy metal blood draws, PFT tests, crane physicals, and vision tests.
- Maintain, sustain, and ensure compliance with select Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Charlotte Mill, and Gerdau Corporate Safety guidelines and standards.
- Standardize/develop Charlotte nursing, injury response, and North Carolina Workers Compensation practices and policies.
- Develop First Responder knowledge through continued safety trainings including, but not limited to, First Aid / CPR / Ergonomics / BLS.
- Assist HR in conducting post accident and random drug/alcohol testing as directed by the HR Manager.
- Assist Safety Manager in performing contractor and new hire safety trainings.
- Champion employee wellness programs.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
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
About Us
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the World. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
Why you'll love it here
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the World. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Hand pick items such as copper bearings, wire harnesses, rags, dirt, rubber, foam, etc. place into separate containers
- Operate and routine inspection of mobile equipment.
- Monitor and report operating condition of production equipment, as required.
- Complete and submit checklists or equipment care documents associated with assigned task(s)
- Job performed primarily in standing/static position
- Rotating shiftwork
- Wearing heavy clothing, as required and job appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Assist in maintenance planned/unplanned tasks as required
- Assist in tasks to support production efficiencies and up time
- Assist with plant housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
- When operating mobile equipment follow all prescribed safety guidelines
- Perform daily checks to ensure equipment is maintained in proper working order.
- Working at heights
- Working in adverse weather conditions.
Required:
- Ability to work 8 hour rotating shifts including afternoon/nights
- Must have a high school diploma/GED
- Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Must have good attendance and work ethic
- Must be physically able to perform in a labour intensive environment
- Must have 1 - 3 years of Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing
Salary & Beneifts:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
2025 Engineering Internship- Jackson, Tn
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill
Start shaping the future with us!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
Gerdau is currently seeking a Labourer for the Winnipeg Recycling yard location.
Responsibilities include:
A variety of physical labour tasks and activites at various work stations throughout the worksite which includes working a forklift and skidsteer:
- Primary focus is customer oriented; greeting customers, documenting purchases, determining grades of scrap
- Working with other yard personnel to facilitate accurate stock piling
- Weigh materials and process for sale and shipping
- Safety minded at all tasks
- General yard housekeeping duties
The ideal candidate:
- Will be able to work day shift (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm). Schedule may change.
- Salary: $23.57 / hour; 40 hours / week
Qualifications:
- Capable of performing in all elements
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Grade 12 diploma or GED is required
- Experience in operating mobile equipment and machinery would be an asset
- Possess excellent communication skills, great work ethic and attendance / punctuality is essential
Additional Incentives:
Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance
- RRSP with company matching
- Employee Assistance Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
2025 Engineering Internship - Cartersville, GA
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill
Start shaping the future with us!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
2025 Engineering Internship- Jackson, Mi
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Michigan
49203
Empowering people who build the future.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill
Start shaping the future with us!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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Reliability Engineer - Process Improvement Focus
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reliability Engineer I will provide technical coordination and support for implementing and sustaining Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to improve safety, equipment reliability, and product quality at optimum efficiency and costs by:
a) Detect potential failures using predictive technologies.
b) Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data.
c) Study operations and failures to lower costs and improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
d) Implement improved engineering designs and procedures through collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers.
e) Ensure the integrity of the Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and standard procedures.
f) Participate in the development of the Annual Action Plans.
g) Train operators and maintenance on ARP practices.
h) Collaborate with Routine Facilitators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, improvement standards, CAPEX standards, audits, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, QIS, FA, 6 Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
i) Implement and coordinate CAPEX projects, and Annual Action Plan Improvement Projects
j) Assist with all safety activities.
DIMENSIONS:
This position is responsible for local ARP practice implementation and improvement. The Reliability Engineer I has no direct reports, but works with maintenance and operations on asset reliability processes. Serves as a coach to all production and mainteannce employees, and plant management. This position has direct responsibility for ARP projects with low risk.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Reliability Engineer I is primarily responsible for increasing asset availability through the utilization of ARP reliability tools, methods, and practices. Activities require engineering and/or maintenance based experience in mechanical and/or electrical equipment, preferably those used in steel manufacturing processes and facilities, also to help with identifying opportunities for improvement processes, products, and production within the area of responsibiliy. This position will participate in special projects and engineering activities to improve equipment reliability optimize maintenance costs and reduce equipment downtime. The Reliability Engineering I will participate in annual outage planning processes to minimize downtime and ensure all maintenance performance will achieve equipment reliability. Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent may be required to be on-call, and must be available for specific operations or projects. Some travel may be required for training and to support projects.
Qualifications for this position include a four-year college degree in Engineering or Material Science, or equivilent experience. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of asset reliability technology and systems, with a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing. The incumbent should also possess a basic knowledge of engineering concepts, and techniques. The successful applicant must solve problems, demonstrate project management skills, and have a passion to lead change.
The Reliability Engineer I reports to the Reliability Engineer IV or Reliability Engineer V. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the maintenance manuals, standard maintenance operating procedures, CMMS, equipment reliability databases, and other maintenance related software systems. The incumbent will organize and conduct training programs for the maintenance personnel regarding equipment testing and operation, new software, methodologies, and procedures. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels within the organization.
The Reliability Engineer I will participate in routine safety and ARP activities including inspections, audits, visibility tours, and interact with employees and contractors. This job is responsible for analyzing equipment repair history, costs, and repetitive repairs to develop and implement proactive repair planning. The incumbent will conduct non-intrusive inspections. The use of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) techniques or other ARP tools to maximize equipment life and performance is required. This position is responsible for maintaining and updating documentation, such as equipment descriptions, job plans, spare parts, equipment lists, histories, manuals, flow charts, drawings, and specifications. The incumbent must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment, and will be responsible for staying abreast of current technology to recommend changes to effect continual asset reliability improvement. This position will also coach and mentor operations and maintenance personnel and contractors on ARP procedures. The incumbent will participate on special projects or conduct other duties as assigned.
The incumbent 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.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Forklift And Saw Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you want to assess and solve problems? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
$63000 - $68000 / year which includes biweekly hourly pay, production bonus, shift premium, and 354 hours of annual 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
You Have:
- Successful completion of entrance exam at Gerdau will be required.
- 1-3 years of industrial production experience required.
- Forklift and/or crane experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push, and pull objects.
- Ability to frequently lift objects up to 15 lbs. and dunnage up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently mount and dismount forklifts and cranes.
- Have passed “applicable fit for duty” exam.
Your Purpose:
Facilitate all off-line processes that are required to fill special orders for customers by cutting product to unique customer specifications or modifying existing inventory by cutting finished product to meet shipment needs. Assist in a variety of functions related to the Quality Department, and specific to the offline process, which includes the filling of all special orders and product reclamation.
Your Work:
- Execute all off-line processes that are required to fill all special orders for customers.
- Operate automated radial band saw and conveyor system.
- Band, package, and/or palletize finished product as necessary to prepare for final shipment.
- Perform all other duties as assigned. This position may be required to help and fill for other Quality positions and job duties.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance and inspections on assigned equipment.
- Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
- Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Operate mobile equipment and overhead cranes to transfer product or materials while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Execute general 5S activities in the work area.
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
Regional Sales Rep II
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
BASIC FUNCTION (Primary Purpose):
This jobs primary function is to build relationships with customers and help support the sale of Gerdau product(s) to our customers (i.e., revenue generation)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
% | Description of duty/responsibility |
70% | Establish rapport, trust and strong relationships with customers via face to face meetings (in person); representing Gerdau as a company and understanding their business needs and how Gerdau can help meet those needs with our products and offerings. This includes calling on the current book of business with A, B, C, and possibly D customers (great interactions with A & B level customers; lead Sales person) and looking with in the territory for brand new customer opportunities(networking, face to face visits, trade shows, current customers, etc.). Routinely need to create or review market analysis data to support growth in his/her territory, but should not be the main focus of the job. As an estimate, this position will spend no more than 15% of time looking at new customers and the remainder on existing customers. |
15% | Establish the forecast for 2-3 months out based on customers’ needs for tons (use both volume and price) |
5% | Decision and analysis on pricing with customers in terms of what type of discount or rebate they are able to offer depending on size of customers, strategic impact and volume of the order. |
10% | Collaborate with the Inside Sales, Customer Service, Fulfillment and Marketing groups to ensure customers are sending in orders and accepting orders when they come in. |
Scope (brief description)
:
This position will be responsible for sales and volume within a specific territory and for a specific product line(s). This position will have established sales goals/quotas (volume, forecast accuracy) to attain within his/her territory. The approximate size/volume of territory is greater than 10,000 tons per month. The mix of customers and tons can vary greatly from territory to territory and product to product.
Supervisory Responsibilities & Reporting Structure
:
- Supervises who (level and number): None
- Reports to: Sales Manager
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Five or more years of sales experience and a four year degree from an accredited college or university
Preferred experience in the following industries (not required): 1. Steel, 2. Metals Manufacturing, 3. Commodities pertaining to the steel industry, 4. Metals Distribution/Service Centers, 5. General Manufacturing (industrial, car).
Preferred degree in the following areas (not required): 1. Business with Sales and Marketing emphasis, 2. Engineering or Material sciences
Approximately 75% travel
Ideal candidate to be located in Central or Pacific Time Zones.
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2025 Engineering Leadership Development Program- Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
About Us:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
G.Future: Gerdau’s Next Generation of Leaders
• To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. As members of this leadership program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G.Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
Some of the experiences of this program include:
• G.Futures will be responsible for solving large- and small-scale problems. Examples include: Creating Mechanical components/assembly drawing(s), proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
• G.Future also offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau’s values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
• Visit our customers and suppliers to gain In-depth knowledge of our business from beginning to end. • Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industry by working with each level of Gerdau North America, as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
• Further your development by interacting with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges.
• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Automation
- Material Sciences/Metallurgy
- Or other applicable degree
- Bachelor's graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2025
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above)
- Preference for a degree related internship experience
- A maximum of 3 years full-time work experience
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- A high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada during the length of the program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Huntington, Indiana, United States
Indiana
46750
Empowering people who build the future.
Midnight and Afternoon Shifts
About Us
Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year.
Job description
Main functions: Perform maintenance, installation and repair work on the equipment, tooling and building that are necessary to the operation of the plant and office facilities. Fabricates, builds, and assembles new machinery. Proceeds on work assignments with minimum supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have knowledge in 480 3 phase electrical diagnosis and use of multimeter
- Must have moderate knowledge or experience with industrial hydraulics
- Must have moderate knowledge or experience reading and understanding mechanical piping and structural drawings
- Must have moderate knowledge or experience with mechanical systems, water systems and rotating equipment
- Must have moderate knowledge or experience understanding industrial automation, PLC’s and HMI’s
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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Safety Specialist
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
About Us
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the World. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
Why you'll love it here
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the World. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.
Reporting to the Safety Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with loss prevention /control systems, as they relate to health and safety and in providing technical support for improvement efforts. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for our employees.
Responsibilities
Requirements
This is a permanent full-time Monday to Friday position Gerdau offers excellent benefits including: - Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance - RRSP with company matching - Employee Assistance Program | |
Gerdau is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
Fp And A Lead Analyst
Tampa, Florida, United States
Florida
33607
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Lead Financial Analyst function within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group is a leading contributor role supporting the FP&A Manager for Planning and Strategy, Operations Management, and Business Development. This position will be responsible for performing analysis of actual results to better understand how they compare to forecasted/planned performance including recommendations and support of achieving planned performance. Goals of analytic activities are to confirm current actions are achieving desired results, identify new areas for improvement or challenges to achieving desired results, and improving the overall capability of the various Corporate or Operational functions to forecast desired results. The Lead Financial Analyst will be required to work with varying levels of the GLN Management (including the VP level) and other macro process owners and to present analysis and action plans to Senior Management.
DIMENSIONS:
The Lead Financial Analyst position increases in scope beyond the Sr. Analyst to include analysis, recommendations, and development of ad hoc projects and project management, frequently with little need of validation by the FP&A Manager. The Lead Financial Analyst will typically work as a team lead coordinating and mentoring the other financial analysts.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the development of the annual Financial Operating Plan, long term strategic plan and financial outlook model.
- Coordinate of the financial reporting and consolidation process.
- Provide financial support to corporate development, including financial modeling, due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
- Identify trends and drivers of both sales and cost models.
- Maintains current knowledge of finance practices that could be useful and relevant to the business.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses for the FP&A manager, CFO and others as necessary.
- Support Merger and Acquisition due diligence analysis and merger Integration management.
- Competitor analysis
- 6Q Forecasting and Planning – EBITDA tracking.
- Support mill controllers on the planning process.
Travel requirements will be minimal as this role will generally support analysis of a corporate group (Commercial, Raw Materials, Downstream, SIOP, Engineering, etc.) or a Mill Operations VP, the majority of which are in the Corporate Office. The analyst supporting the FP&A Manager for Business Development may have periods of travel related to the type of projects being worked on at the time.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Specific duties will depend on the particular business needs within FP&A and will include (but not be limited to) the following for completion and/or review:
Planning and Strategy
- Strategic Map/Balanced Scorecard/KPI deployment
- Annual Planning process
- 6Q/Forecasting process (ultimately new software product)
- Short term forecasting
Operations Management
- Monthly Financial Data (“White Book”)
- Pricing/Profitability Analysis (supporting Commercial)
- Cost Analysis (supporting SIOP)
- Location/Operational Analysis (supporting Mills, Downstream, & Recycling)
- Working Capital Analysis (supporting Credit & Accounts Payable)
Business Development
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Competitor/Market Analysis
- Location CAPEX Analysis (supporting Engineering)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
- 6 to 10 years of financial experience in a related industry
- Relevant experience leading process improvement
- Experience with annual budget process, short and mid-term financial forecasting.
- Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited University in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Management or Industrial Engineering (or a comparable area of study)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI.
- Estimated 0%-5% travel schedule.
Preferred Requirements:
- Financial analysis experience
- Project management experience
- SAP experience
- SAP Analytics Cloud or other forecast tool experience
- Knowledge of SQL or other data analytics language is a plus.
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2025 Electrical Engineering Management Trainee
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
Empowering people who build the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are hiring three (3) Electrical Engineering Management Trainees, or “G. Futures” in the following departments:
- Engineering/CAPEX
- Rolling Mill Maintenance
- Melt Shop Maintenance
ABOUT YOU:
- Currently holds or will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering by Spring 2025.
- Have or will have graduated within the past 3 years. Maximum of 3 years full-time work experience.
- Record of high academic achievement (Preferred GPA 3.0 or above).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring current or future sponsorship.
- Able to travel to various locations within the US and Canada throughout the program.
ABOUT US:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
ABOUT G. FUTURE, GERDAU’S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS:
To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers the G. Future program. As members of this program, participants will be put through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders to shape the G. Futures into our future managerial and technical leaders.
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
Hybrid Regional Sales Rep I
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
BASIC FUNCTION (Primary Purpose):
This jobs primary function is to build relationships with customers and help support the sale of Gerdau product(s) to our customers (i.e., revenue generation)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
% | Description of duty/responsibility |
50%
30% | Prospects new & existing business – may identify opportunities for Outside Sales to directly interact or visit with customers as needed. Existing –calls on C, D (generally) customers to solicit for new business (new growth and organic growth), coordinate sales for outside sales calls. Call on customers who are below plan and proactively look for opportunites to upsell or sell to customers to include cold calling brand new customers. New – ID brand new opportunities Qualifies (who is your current supplier; are they getting their steel from service center – conflict of interest) Will be assigned customers and/or territory and be accountable to meet a defined quota/sales goal. Building a joint forecast with Outside sales representative, Planning which customers to call on and where to focus time and efforts, ID how much customers can buy and should buy. Partnership between Outside and Inside sales representatives to effectively manage customers and selling opportunities |
5% | Generate weekly sales call reports – manage sales according to plan, track sales calls and follow up with customers |
5% | Participate in regular meetings |
10% | Collaborate with the Sales Manager, Inside Sales, Customer Service, Fulfillment, Marketing and other groups to ensure customers are receiving superior customer service and have the product availability in the timeframe and quantities as negotiated. |
Scope (brief description)
:
This position is responsible for generating revenue by soliciting and obtaining orders from customers (both existing and potential). This position has direct responsibility for Inside Sales to include inbound and outbound sales calls.This position will have established sales goals/quotas (volume, forecast accuracy) to attain within his/her territory. The approximate size/volume of territory is greater than 10,000 tons per month. The mix of customers and tons can vary greatly from territory to territory and product to product.
Supervisory Responsibilities & Reporting Structure
:
- Supervises who (level and number): None
- Reports to: Sales Manager
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Two or more years of sales experience and a four year degree from an accredited college or university
Preferred experience in the following industries (not required): 1. Steel, 2. Metals Manufacturing, 3. Commodities pertaining to the steel industry, 4. Metals Distribution/Service Centers, 5. General Manufacturing (industrial, car).
Preferred degree in the following areas (not required): 1. Business with Sales and Marketing emphasis, 2. Engineering or Material sciences
Minimal to moderate travel is required –estimated at 2 to 5 overnights per month.
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2025 Engineering Intern- Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas
72916
Empowering people who build the future.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, CAPEX, SolidWorks, and more!
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- Problem solving input and contributions as required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education preferred but not reqired.
- Computer knowledge/skills
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
2025 Summer Internship - Engineering
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina
28269
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Gerdau Charlotte Mill is seeking college students to participate in our, G.Start program. G.Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G.Start internships are project-focused and mutually-beneficial. G.Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
Gerdau is looking for G.Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Who We Are
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
Opportunities to Learn
- Microsoft suite, AutoCAD, etc.
Job Responsibilities and the Individual
- An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
- Pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Automation) or related degree from a recognized accredited college or university.
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
This position will be a full-time, 16-month long internship opportunity commencing May 2025.
The IT Intern will provide direct technical assistance and support to Gerdau users for hardware, software and application issues. Duties include installing and maintaining computer systems including software & hardware on desktops and laptops, resolving internet and network access issues (both wired and wireless), providing network printer support, meeting with staff to provide one-on-one technical assistance as required, providing coaching to users on software & hardware use, and resolving issues with computers, software & access through evaluation, modification, repair, advice or engagement of additional support assistance.
ABOUT US:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.
ABOUT G. START, GERDAU’S NEXT GENERATION:
Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Undergraduate entering third or fourth year. Must be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of the internship period.
- Pursing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related discipline from a recognized accredited university.
- Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Production Shift Supervisor - Melt Shop
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
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, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A thriving culture that embraces 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 on your 1st day of work!
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- Annual Bonus
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3-5 years of metal making experience and melt shop specific production knowledge is required.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience is required.
- Understanding of process flow and priorities.
- Understanding of equipment functions.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Ability to display empathy.
- Ability to sustain teamwork and collaboration.
- Orientation to achieve goals and meet/exceed expectations.
- Time management and organization.
- Self motivated..
- Ability to work a 12 hr. rotating schedule, days, nights, and two weekends a month.
Your Purpose:
You will be responsible for the training, guidance, and performance of a crew from the Melt Shop Furnace and the Caster department. You will be responsible for providing leadership guidance on establishing a productive, high performing, and safety conscious working team environment. The major role is to focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management through the continuous application of Gerdau Business System principles for the area of responsibility.
Your Work:
- Manage a safe work environment, including proper housekeeping.
- Manage quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
- Motivate, mentor, and train of hourly workforce.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
- Effectively communicate to ensure efficient operations .
- Complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough fashion.
- Willingness and ability to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues.
- Manage production flow.
- Determine and coordinate training (and cross-training) needed.
- Handle the resources needed by the team (PPE, tools, equipment).
- Manage vacation, call offs and additional personnel support that may be needed.
- Report and address shift performance numbers and issues..
- Involve department leadership team on safety, quality, environmental and production (delays greater than 90 minutes) issues.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, kneel, and push and pull objects.
- Ability to tolerate extreme ambient temperatures ranging from 0°F to 160°F.
- Ability to tolerate a swing shift work schedule.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
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
Co-op/intern - Electrical Engineer
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
Join us in shaping the future…
At Gerdau, our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau's growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence, personal and professional growth of each employee and total safety in the workplace,
Gerdau is shaping a more collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable future with equal employment opportunity for all and recognition of the importance of each employee and applicant as an individual. We listen to people with genuine interest, ask questions, seek different perspectives and believe we can build better solutions together.
Who we are
We are 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. We serve customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.
We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau's growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. Gerdau proudly offers internship programs, through which students can jump start their career with hands-on experience with one of the largest steel producers in the world. Working at Gerdau is an opportunity to be part of a team that is a benchmark in the industry in which it operates.
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously , who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Gerdau offers competitive wages, on-the-job experience, organization orientation, work assignments and projects with clear and targeted goals that allow young professionals to earn invaluable experience.
Electrical Intern:
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate(s) will be working with either our Engineering or Reliability Team. Following on-the-job training and orientation, the candidates may:
- Update equipment /facility drawings
- Work with outside vendors and consultants, assist in managing contractors
- Assist Engineers on capex improvement projects
- Works closely with and supports electrical planner
- Manage smaller non-capex projects
- Plan electrical jobs and order parts
Requirements:
- Have completed at least two years of a degree from a recognized university in an Electrical discipline
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5; preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Experience with AutoCAD design software, PLC's and automation would be a benefit
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the Canada without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with great organizational qualities
- Ability to work independently and be a fast-learner
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Rolling Mill Operator
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
$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.
Location Manager I - Brantford
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
N1R 7G8
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary
:
To manage, direct, and coordinate scrap production at a metals recycling scrap yard in order to achieve production output, and profit objectives consistent with quality customer service and safety and corporate goals. This position is responsible for the overall management, profitability, and production. This position has direct responsibility for providing high quality scrap in order to obtain scrap goals aligned with the Company’s strategic objectives.
Nature and Scope
:
The incumbent has the responsibility to support and enhance the division’s sales policies, procedures, practices, to ensure the desired results consistent with profitability objectives, and existing market conditions. Maintain safe working conditions and insure that employees follow safe working standards. Participates in safety meetings and follows up on all matters related to safety. Ensures that Company policies relating to all employees are being implemented on a fair and consistent basis and that good employee relation practices are being maintained. Analyzes the overall coordination of all departments to ensure the smooth flow of work through the location. Reviews the operations of the location to ensure that orders are being processed to meet customer requirements. Analyzes all cost, financial and operating reports to ensure that department objectives are being met. Reviews the performance and results of the staff under responsibility area to ensure efficient and accurate functioning of these areas.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Responsible for overall health & safety in conjunction with the Corporate Safety program for the location.
- Effective implementation and application of Gerdau Business Systems.
- Responsible for Employee Relations and personnel policy at the location.
- Responsible for achieving operational goals.
- Responsible for maintaining customer relationships.
- Direct responsibility for the transfer cost of internal scrap.
- Overall responsibility of the locations costs including spending and budget development.
- Responsible for continuous improvement and long term planning.
- Ensures environmental compliance and conformance within Corporate policy and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Possess a broad knowledge of the metals recycling industry.
- Be familiar with health and safety management, accounting, industrial relations, and management procedures and techniques.
- 5 to 7 years related work experience including significant exposure to scrap processing.
- Supervisory experience.
- Possess a post-secondary education in Business Administration or related area.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Mechanical Engineer
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
About Us:
Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year.
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana.
With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America, Europe, Brazil, and soon to be India, the Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
General Function:
Seeking experienced Engineer with extensive hands-on skills in implementing mechanical projects. Candidate will report to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with operational units in a steel mill environment. Position will include developing and managing capital expense projects (CAPEX) from inception to completion. The candidate will support process optimization efforts throughout the facility. Ideal candidate should have hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues related to industrial and manufacturing equipment. This position requires a strong understanding of safety policies and standards that are applicable for industrial operations. The Engineer will be leading and participating in many team orientated work groups. The candidate is to be process-oriented and can adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment. Strong leadership, communications, data collection and presentation skills are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical coordination and support in the operating and capital expense management processes by initiating and running projects using the capital expense (CAPEX) project, equipment monitoring, stabilization, and improvements.
- Responsible for detailed engineering work and design.
- Provide Technical Support for Operations working closely with leaders on Operational Improvements.
- Trouble Shooting of Existing Equipment and Processes.
- Develop and refine engineering procedures.
- Process sample and data collection and interpretation.
- Benchmark other Gerdau Mills bringing back Best practices
- Implement new technology.
- Train and develop technical operations
- Conduct Technical Studies to support CAPEX investments.
- Support process improvement projects where applicable.
- Participate in the development of Annual Action Plans.
Qualifications for Position:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in: Mechanical Engineering
- 5-8 Years of Industrial, Hands-On Experience planning and installing electrical equipment and automation controls.
- Demonstrated project management experience which includes planning, budgeting, design, execution, scheduling, procurement, installation and start up of electrical controls equipment and instrumentation.
- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing the performance of electrical control systems on production machines and equipment.
- Knowledgeable in Industrial Safety and Construction Methods.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in all Microsoft software such as Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. and advanced drawing skills with Auto-Cad.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of equipment, machine design standards and specifications and machine safety design, including ANSI, ASTM, FM, NFPA, and IEC.
- Knowledge of NFPA-70 and NFPA-70E.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and standards.
- Knowledge of database systems for process control applications.
- Installation set up and troubleshooting abilities with AC and DC drives and motors.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Application Process
:
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
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Mobile Equipment Operator - Central Maintenance
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Do you love to work outdoors and drive large equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about mobile equipment? Do you want to work in a rugged and exciting environment? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
Competitive sarting pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 scheduled annual hours 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 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)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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:
- Successful completion of an entrance exam.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- 1-3 years experience operating mobile equipment.
- Mechanical skills preferred.
- Flexibility to work 12 hr rotating schedule - days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.
Your Purpose:
Operates heavy mobile equipment specific to the operating area. These may include: Motor grader, backhoe, loader, sweeper, tractor, electric magnet, excavator, and others. Directly responsible for maximizing productivity of roadways, road repairs, ditches, parking areas, and laydown yard.
Your Work:
- Responsible for safely operating mobile equipment to include hydraulic motor grader, sweeper, tractor, electric magnet, backhoe, excavator and loader.
- Duties involve prompt attention and service to avoid delays. Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of material movement and handling procedures required to service the facility in a timely and efficient manner.
- Exercises extreme care in picking up and transporting loads, clearing obstacles and properly positioning lifts to prevent production delays, damage to equipment or property and/or injury to others. Maintains heightened awareness of surroundings at all times to include pedestrians, mobile equipment, rail traffic, etc.
- Assist in the repair of mobile, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing equipment.
- Perform inspections, installations, and alignments of equipment, and basic troubleshooting equipment failures.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Process Code System and Internal Combustion System.
- Repair, replace, and fabricate parts for worn items as required.
- Lubricate and clean parts.
- Use cutting torches to cut and lay out basic designs.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
Operates mobile equipment to lift and transport materials including loaders, cranes, man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
- Ensures daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles/mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed
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 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
- Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
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
Capex Engineer - Steel Mill
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38305
About Us
Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year.
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world-class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana.
With engineered steel bar producing capabilities in North America, Europe, Brazil, and soon to be India, the Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
Seeking experienced Engineer III or IV, with extensive hands-on skills in implementing mechanical, electrical or automation projects. Candidate will report to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with operational units in a steel mill environment. Position will include developing and managing capital expense projects (CAPEX) from inception to completion. The candidate will support process optimization efforts throughout the facility. Ideal candidate should have hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues related to industrial and manufacturing equipment. This position requires a strong understanding of safety policies and standards that are applicable for industrial operations. The Engineer will be leading and participating in many team orientated work groups. The candidate is to be process-oriented and can adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment. Strong leadership, communications, data collection and presentation skills are required.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
- Provide Technical Support for Operations
- Work closely with leaders on Operational Improvements
- Trouble Shooting of Existing Equipment and Processes
- Assist and Participate in Improvement Activities
- Coordination of Schedules During Outage Periods
- Actively involved in Safety Teams and Improvements
- Implement Best Practices
- Assist with the Annual Action Planning
- Project Planning
- Utilize Project Teams to Define the Information for Projects
- Prepare Technical Studies for CAPEX Project Plans
- Scope of Work Definition and Implementation Planning
- Schedule for Project
- Project Cost and Benefit Analysis
- Preliminary Studies for Project Planning (PS)
- Submit Selected Project Plans for Approval of Investment (PAI)
- Drawing and Document Management for Projects
- Project Closure (AVI)
- Project Implementation
- Completely Responsible of Project Scope, Schedule and Budget
- Utilize Project Team’s Skills for a Successful Project
- Design of Equipment, Facilities and Processes
- Develop Technical Bid Packages for Equipment Fabrication
- Develop Technical Bid Packages for Facility and Utilities
- Selection of Equipment and Construction Companies to perform work
- Coordinate with Procurement to issue Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Work with Operations to Modify Processes Impacted by Project
- Installation of Equipment, Facilities and Utilities
- Commissioning of Equipment, Facilities and Utilities
- Verify and Report Project Function, Quality and Benefits
- Finalization of Project Documentation and Drawings
- Capex Portfolio Planning
- Coordinate with Operations on Short and Long Term Project Needs
- Organize Project Priorities by Criticality and Benefit Calculations
- Investigate New Technologies and Best Practices and Incorporate into Project Plans
- Align Capex Projects with Yearly PEX Plans
- Determine Portfolio Implementation Schedule
- Prepare 3 – 5 year Capex Plan for Departments
- Present Portfolio Plan to Management for Approval and Planning
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
- Bachelor of Science Degree in: Mechanical Engineering
- 5 -8 Years of Industrial, Hands-On Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree (Preferred)
- Project Management Skills in Completing Complex Projects
- PMP Certification (optional)
- Specialist in at least (1) Engineering Field
- Basic Auto-Cad and Layout Skills
- Knowledgeable in Industrial Safety and Construction Methods
- Microsoft Project Schedule
- Efficient in all Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc…
GENERAL
Domestic and Overseas Travel may be required. Frequency and duration of travel is dependent on the project requirements. Extended working hours required during travel and critical project phases.
Salary & Benefits
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Application Process
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship
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Licensed Millwright - Mill - $44.45/hr
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario
L1N 5T1
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WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:
Inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust mechanical equipment in the plant.
Service the mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Receive instructions, prints, and work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work.
Determine the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
Advise when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
Responsible for performing assigned maintenance work on large and small producing units.
Operate power driven mobile equipment and ordinary crane hooking.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright – 433A) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario is required.
Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, with exposure to Bearings, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubrication, Rotating Equipment.
Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
Basic computer experience.
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:
Hourly Rate: $44.45/hr. (2% rate improvement in 2025 & 2026)
Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year.
Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
Uniforms: 100% company provided.
Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Co-op/intern - Mechanical Engineer
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba
R1A 2B4
Who we are
We are 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. We serve customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.
Gerdau's growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. Gerdau proudly offers internship programs, through which students can jump start their career with hands-on experience with one of the largest steel producers in the world. Working at Gerdau is an opportunity to be part of a team that is a benchmark in the industry in which it operates.
An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously , who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Gerdau offers competitive wages, on-the-job experience, organization orientation, work assignments and projects with clear and targeted goals that allow young professionals to earn invaluable experience.
Mechanical Intern:
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be working with either our Engineering Team or Maintenance & Reliability Team. Following on-the-job training and orientation, the candidates may:
- Update equipment /facility drawings
- Work with outside vendors and consultants, assist in managing contractors
- Assist Engineers on capex improvement projects
- Manage smaller non-capex projects
- Planning maintenance jobs and ordering parts
- Design projects
Requirements:
- Have completed at least two years of a degree from a recognized university in an Mechanical discipline
- Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5; preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
- Experience with Solid works design software, Autocad would be a benefit
- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the Canada without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with great organizational qualities
- Ability to work independently and be a fast-learner
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
Why you'll love it here
Do you love technical challenges and working with large complex equipment? Are you detail-oriented and want to learn? Join us in Selkirk Manitoba on our path to cultural and digital transformation to build the future.
About Gerdau
Gerdau 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 one of the largest recyclers in the world. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
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The ideal candidate will:
-Be able to work 12 hour shifts rotating days/nights (continental style schedule)
-Work 40 - 42 hours per week with a pay rate of $34.67/hour
-Learn more senior positions within department and provide relief for absences
-Advance to more responsible positions based on seniority
Qualifications:
- This position requires physical labour, standing all day and being exposed to outside temperatures
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting
- Experience working with mobile equipment
- Ability to operate an overhead crane would be considered an asset
- Abiltiy to work in a team environment
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma (or GED)
- Possesses excellent communication and strong math skills, has a high attention to detail and has a good work eithic
Additional Incentives:
Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance
- RRSP with company matching
- Employee Assistance Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Empowering people who build the future.
ABOUT GERDAU
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through its vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the Company serves a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the US and Canada.
The Gerdau Whitby Steel Mill has been a part of the local community for over 60 years.
JOB SUMMARY
This project management position also serves in an advisory or consulting capacity coach to all levels of employees, contractors, and plant management. The Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager for the Whitby and Cambridge Mills and will actively participate in the technical development for the Engineering department and maintenance personnel. This position has direct responsibility for specific projects with medium complexity and values ranging from $50,000 up to $5,000,000 or more. The incumbent will be required to travel, possibly for an extended period, to work on CAPEX projects. Project managers at Gerdau are responsible for all aspects of projects; from the development of the investment proposal, to engineering and design, to overseeing fabrication, to construction supervision, and finally to the training of operators and tradespeople.
An Engineer is expected to have valuable experience that improves the quality of execution of projects within the steel industry. The incumbent must have an engineering specialty in at least one field that is applicable to Gerdau’s operations in Ontario, and they must be able to provide value to the business in that field. The applicant must have at least 5 years of previous experience in heavy industry.
WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS
- Project Manager for CAPEX and non-CAPEX projects at the Whitby Mill.
- May be required to complete some projects at our Cambridge Mill
- Working with medium and high voltage power distribution systems and components
- Protection & control circuits and logics
- Conducting power engineering design and analysis
- Working with PLC based industrial control systems and SCADA systems
- Working with AC and DC drives to control large motors
- Working and trouble shooting industrial automation networks
- Executing large scale electrical and automation installation projects
- Integrate new technologies into the plant.
- Train and develop employees in technical and/or project related information.
- Conduct Technical Studies to support CAPEX investments.
- Support process improvement projects where applicable.
- Support operation of the onsite substation and liaise with utility provider as required to maintain compliance with all applicable regulations. Oversee substation modifications, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
- Development and management of internal engineering and/or project management procedures.
- Create, review, approve and issue engineering drawings as required for modifications, installations, and maintenance/repair purposes. Stamping of drawings is not required.
- Must stay abreast of current technologies.
- Provide engineering services for department projects and cost justification.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing and troubleshooting programs for the plant PLCs and computer control systems.
- Travel will be required, approximately 1 week per quarter.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER
- Four-year Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial experience.
- Specialty in steel-related field.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction techniques used in industrial design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of CAPEX and maximize the efficiency of the overall department operation.
- Good communication skills, ability to articulate ideas, detail oriented, and comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization.
- Knowledge of CAD software
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Ability to create, review, modify and approve electrical engineering drawings
- Knowledge of electrical safety and building codes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All successful candidates must pass a Post-Medical & Ergonomic Assessment
- Background, Education and Criminal record check will be performed
WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU
- Gerdau pay competitive wages
- Bonus incentive eligible
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
- Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
- Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
- Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
- Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Locations with Rail:
- For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
- Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
- General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
- Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
- Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
- Problem solving input and contributions as required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
- High School Education preferred but not required.
- Computer knowledge/skills
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Central Maintenance Electrician
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Earning potential based on trade experience - $108000 - $120000 / year which includes hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled 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
- Biweekly Bonus
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
Your Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial
electrical maintenance experience with diesel or heavy equipment or mobile equipment experience. - Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component
- Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft.
- Ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month (Dupont 4/3 schedule)
- Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments
- Experience with AC/DC motors, gear box mechanics, lubrication principles, welding, cutting torch, NFPA 70E, and common maintenance hand tools
- Experience with pumps,
hydraulic systems,pneumatic systems, stick and tig welding and rigging principles - Knowledge of interpreting schematics and blueprints
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision
Your Work:
- Use drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, machine operation and maintenance manuals, work order requests, and oral instructions to install, adjust, repair, and perform assigned maintenance duties.
- Position, fit and weld components to assemble machinery frames, plant equipment, attachments or accessories, and building parts according to blueprints or knowledge of
structure
and metal characteristics utilizing various specialty cutting and welding equipment. - Troubleshoot and service pumps, gear boxes, motors, cranes, and
hydraulic , andpneumatic systems as needed at an intermediate level. - Periodically inspect conditions of plant operating machines and equipment for preventative maintenance purposes. Inspect and perform routine equipment care on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, and cranes.
- Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble simple equipment parts, components, and accessories.
- Cut, bend, and thread conduit, pipe, and tubing.
- Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage.
- Opportunity to learn more about maintenance for mobile equipment, crane and plant utilities repairs.
We are V3 Certified!
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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