Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades keep our mills running and our people safe.

Work with a steel industry leader and apply your skilled trades background to a long-lasting impactful career at Gerdau. From electricians to mechanics, and HVAC technicians to millwrights, our Skilled Trades department is essential in helping us roll steel products that meet the highest standards of quality around the world.

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Career Paths

Select a Career Path below to explore examples of a Gerdau career. Hover over hourly positions in the chart to view average hourly and annual pay with incentives.

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TAB 1 - USA CONTENT

Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and other trades keep our mills and our production teams going. Our tradespeople can continue to grow in responsibility while tackling unique challenges every day. 

Maintenance Apprentice

$31.22/Hour*

$75,974/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1

$37.52/Hour*

$91,299/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 2

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 3

$48.75/Hour*

$118,647/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

10
08
06
04
02
YR.
Maintenance Mechanic 1.5
Maintenance Mechanic 2
Maintenance Mechanic 1
Maintenance Apprentice
Maintenance Mechanic 3
Hourly Position

* 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

As a skilled mechanic on Gerdau's Skilled Trades team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our facilities running smoothly. Join Gerdau to build your career as a mechanic, hone your skills, and make a meaningful impact.

Millwright

$40.00/Hour*

$115,000/Year*

Lead hand millwright

$42.00/Hour*

$125,000/Year*

Internal apprenticeship

$35.00/Hour*

$100,000/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$42.58/Hour*

$103,619/Year*

10
08
06
04
02
YR.
Lead Hand Millwright
Millwright
Internal Apprenticeship
Hourly Position

* 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

Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and other trades keep our mills and our production teams going. Our tradespeople can continue to grow in responsibility while tackling unique challenges every day. 

Maintenance Apprentice

$31.22/Hour*

$75,974/Year*

Electrician 1

$40.74/Hour*

$99,156/Year*

Electrician 1.5

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Electrician 2

$48.75/Hour*

$118,674/Year*

Automation Tech

$51.79/Hour*

$126,028/Year*

Automation Tech (YEAR 10+)

$51.79/Hour*

$126,028/Year*

Automation Tech (YEAR 10+)

$51.79/Hour*

$126,028/Year*

Automation Tech (YEAR 10+)

$51.79/Hour*

$126,028/Year*

10
08
06
04
02
YR.
Maintenance Electrician 1.5
Maintenance Electrician 2
Automation Tech
Maintenance Electrician 1
Maintenance Apprentice
Hourly Position

* 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

As a skilled mechanic on Gerdau's Skilled Trades team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our facilities running smoothly. Join Gerdau to build your career as a mechanic, hone your skills, and make a meaningful impact.

electrician

$40.00/Hour*

$115,000/Year*

Lead hand electrician

$42.00/Hour*

$125,000/Year*

internal apprenticeship

$35.00/Hour*

$100,000/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

Maintenance Mechanic 1.5 (year 4-6)

$45.55/Hour*

$110,851/Year*

10
08
06
04
02
YR.
Electrician
Internal Apprenticeship
Lead Hand Electrician
Hourly Position

* 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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