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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.
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