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.
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.
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.
$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*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/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
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.
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/Year*
$42.58/Hour*
$103,619/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
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.
$31.22/Hour*
$75,974/Year*
$40.74/Hour*
$99,156/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$48.75/Hour*
$118,674/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/Year*
$51.79/Hour*
$126,028/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
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.
$40.00/Hour*
$115,000/Year*
$42.00/Hour*
$125,000/Year*
$35.00/Hour*
$100,000/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/Year*
$45.55/Hour*
$110,851/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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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Operation of overhead crane supporting lifts required for operation and maintenance.
SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Department Supervisor
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives instruction from the Shift Supervisor and direction from hourly personnel.
Trains in all cranes to support operations and maintenance.
Monitors and reports equipment problems or the need for maintenance. Coordinates repairs with tradesmen and supports as required.
Fills vacancies in a crane on shift when required.
When not training or not required to operate cranes, will be assigned to work in entry level positions on the ground in their department.
Responsible for training other union personnel as required.
Observes all plant rules and policies.
Performs housekeeping.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
College diploma or certificate in heavy equipment operation or overhead crane operation considered an asset.
Ability to work continential shift rotation required.
Must successfully pass employment and criminal reference checks.
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 FUNCTION: To fill vacancies at the entry level positions
SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Department Supervisor
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Trains in the entry level positions in all Lines of Progression.
2. Assists in all Lines of Progression within the department as required.
3. Keeps work area clean.
4. Observes all safety rules.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in indsutrial manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to work continential shift pattern 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
Logistics Operator
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
Move finished product from rolling mill to staging area for outbound shipments with the use of mobile or material handling equipment. Assist in a variety of functions related to the Logistics Department including inventory and quality checks.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of tasks, which are routine in nature, and which require exercising care in the operation of mobile equipment, handling materials safely, and loading appropriate products in designated areas.
- Transfer stacked and bundled materials from end of rolling mill finishing operations to stock area:
- Store materials according to product, grade, size, and heat number.
- Rotate warehouse stock materials to make room for new product
- Communicate material locations for inventory accuracy.
- Operate material handling equipment to lift, move, and position product.
- Observe items for conformity regarding product size, type, and length. Looks for quality issues that can be detected with the visible eye and reports issue to the Quality department.
- Assist in physical inventory counts and daily inventory spot checks.
- Perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed. This position may be required to help and fill for other Logistics positions and job duties on a temporary basis.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
- Execute general 5S activities in the work area.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completed Gerdau safety training.
- Completed Gerdau forklift certification training and electric overhead crane training.
1-2 years manufacturing experience is preferred.
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 an “applicable fit for duty” exam.
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
Process Metallurgist I
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Empowering people who build the future.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Process Metallurgist I provides technical coordination and support in the QA, Rolling Mill and Melt Shop processes by overseeing process, practice and equipment monitoring, stabilization and improvements through;
- Understanding of Customer processes/requirements
- Understanding of Laboratory techniques used in steel analysis.
- Implementation of new technology.
- Planning, execution and analysis of new product trials.
- Technical training and development of operations personnel.
- Supporting process improvement and optimization.
- Technical Studies to support CAPEX investments.
- Implementing Best Practices.
- Participating in Technical Committees and benchmarking.
DIMENSIONS:
- Supervises no employees
- Advisory staff position
- Provides training and guidance
- Has access to highly confidential information
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position is primarily responsible for developing, refining, and communicating the strategies and operating information needed to optimize productivity while ensuring the efficient and cost effective production of final products which meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. The Process Metallurgist I may prepare and/or review data sheets, diagrams, and flow charts needed for the correct and efficient operation of equipment. This will include the need to collect, interpret and extrapolate data from the production process in order to monitor current performance against established practices and make recommendations on how to improve efficiencies for the future. The incumbent must work in close cooperation with department supervisors and appropriate maintenance and operations personnel to ensure correct and proper operation of all related equipment to obtain the desired production, safety, and quality levels as needed.
Qualifications for this position include a four year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science combined with 3 to 5 years of industrial experience, with direct experience with multiple strategic process improvement projects. The incumbent should have a broad technical knowledge of metallurgy and an understanding of steel manufacturing techniques used in the melting, refining, and casting of molten steel, in addition to modern rolling practices. This also includes a good understanding of structural, bar and merchant products along with their typical applications in industry. The successful candidate must be able to apply engineering fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of production and maximize the efficiency of the overall department operations.
This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, be detail oriented, and be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization, as well as associates from customers, suppliers and technical associations.
The Process Metallurgist I will assist in the preparation and completion of corrective actions and failure analyses both within and external to the facility. This will require the candidate to understand and apply laboratory techniques used for this purpose. Occasional travel to customer sites, industry association meetings, and other Gerdau facilities will be required.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Work individually and in teams on process, practice, and equipment related projects at their assigned location.
- Assists Melting/Casting/Rolling operations with product quality concerns and product development initiatives.
- Assists customers with questions and/or problems regarding product quality as well as helping to organize and coordinate customer visits.
- Collect, correlate and report operational information and data for their assigned location.
- Prepare data sheets, diagrams, and flow charts for correct and efficient operation of the equipment.
- Provide preliminary engineering services for department projects and cost justification.
- Assist with preparing programs for the computer control systems.
- Review, develop, and improve operation procedures and train plant personnel and contractors in operational improvements.
- Coordinate with supervision during routine operations, and assist in solving production anomalies in the operations process.
- Assist with and participate in the process team building efforts through participation in improvement activities.
- Participate in the training and development operational supervision and hourly employees.
- Responsible for spill prevention, containment, response and clean up or assist in clean up of spills.
- Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training.
- Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
The incumbent is responsible for his/her safety as well as his/her colleagues, seeking continuous improvement related to employee’s health and safety, environment and the process efficiency and customer’s satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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:
- $26.31 / 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”
Laborer - Milan
Milan, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38358
Empowering people who build the future.
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
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Empowering people who build the future.
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
- RRSP / Pension
- 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
Rolling Mill Operator
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Virginia
23803
Elevate Your Career with Us!
Are you ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our state-of-the-art rolling mill? As a Rolling Mill Operator, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining equipment operations, safety standards, and overall quality. Plus, with our competitive compensation package, you’ll enjoy an impressive earning potential!
Why Choose Us:
- Competitive Compensation: $63000 to 68000 / year which includes hourly rate, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled overtime.
- Growth Opportunities: We value your desire to learn and grow. Take on new roles and advance within the company.
- Work-Life Balance: Our rotating shift schedule ensures flexibility, including weekends.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with heavy mobile equipment, overhead cranes, cab cranes, and torches.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and excellence.
Your Qualifications:
- The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
- Successful completion of entrance exam.
- 3 years manufacturing or industrial experience.
- The ability to work a 12 hr rotating schedule, days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience with heavy mobile equipment, overhead cranes, cab crane and torches a plus.
- General math skills, advanced problem solving, ability to multi-task.
- The ability to use charts, schedules, and touchscreens when applicable.
- The ability to interpret instructions and use adjustable controls, HMI's, measuring instruments, and gauges.
Your Purpose:
You will maintain equipment operations, safety standards, housekeeping, and bar quality inspections.
Your Work:
- Ensure all buckets are emptied as needed to allow continued operations.
- Ensure 5S area is to the standard at all times during the shift while observing safety at all times.
- Maintain cleaning schedule.
- Assist maintenance as needed.
- Assist in saw blade changes, roll changes, inspections.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
- Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
- Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
- Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
- Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels
Join us in shaping the future of Gerdau! Apply today and be part of our success story.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for administering the LMS (Learning Management System) and other systems related to training and development, giving support to all locations and users in the usage of these systems. Coordinate and operationalize logistics for trainings and development program events supporting subject matter experts and HR. Create and implement training programs and monitor progress of initiatives.
DIMENSIONS:
- Customers: Provides support to multiple locations at GLN and GSN, subject matter experts, Local HR and users in general. Participate in projects with the global Learning team.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position reports to the Organizational Development Manager and is considered a Corporate resource.
This position will be responsible for providing training support to multiple locations at GLN and GSN, subject matter experts, Local HR and users in general by administering and operating various training systems and events. The company’s projects and priorities will determine which OD processes this position will be responsible for at any given time, and therefore, this position must have the ability to be cross-functional and adapt to changing priorities.
The qualifications for this job are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Communications, or other related degree.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources or Organizational Development, preferably with experience and knowledge in training and development.
Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to design and develop training and development programs with a modern approach.
- Ability to use data to make recommendations for projects and priorities.
- Ability to use technology and be connected with trends in training and development.
- Ability to meet deadlines and provide deliverables and training when promised.
- Anility to problem solve and investigate failure and solutions in the systems.
- Ability to organize multiple events at the same time.
- Ability to improve the learner/user experience of state-of-the-art solutions in T&D and technology.
- Ability to be responsive and focus on assisting and supporting HR and internal customers.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office 365 and training softwares.
- Preferably have experience with Learning Management Systems, especially Success Factors.
- Preferably knowledgeable in authoring tools like Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, etc.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the administration of the LMS (Learning Management System) and other systems related to training and development, always looking to improve the employee experience.
- Support and assist in the development and implementation of trainings and development programs.
- Moderate virtual trainings.
- Analyze training needs of the organization and formulates and develops solution to meet specific needs and problems.
- Develop training materials using modern technology and modalities and supervise their development by SMESs and outside suppliers.
- Monitors and reports the effectiveness of training and development program initiatives.
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
Safety Specialist
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
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This position is responsible for providing effective professional health and safety support to improve the industrial health and safety of all employees. Will assist in the implementation of loss prevention and control efforts for the local Gerdau location.
NATURE & SCOPE:
This position is responsible for assisting with loss prevention and control systems, as they relate to health and safety, and providing technical support for improvement efforts. The Safety Specialist will assist management with the development and implementation of a safety management system aimed at preventing and controlling losses.
The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Manager. Under general direction, assist with the development, identification, and implementation of management tools to support the safety management system that is congruent with performance expectations. Assist with the implementation of a communication plan for health and safety issues, including all safety training programs at the location.
The incumbent will participate in the supporting the Gerdau Ameristeel Business System (GBS) as it relates to health and safety. The primary focus of the position will be to support the implementation and administration of the safety management system.
The incumbent actively participates in accident prevention activities to include inspections, observations, and incident investigations. This position acts in an advisory capacity to management and may serve as a liaison with governmental agencies as necessary.
The incumbent should possess a bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or other appropriate technical discipline and 2 to 5 years’ safety experience (manufacturing environment preferred). This position requires the ability to solve problems, influence, and communicate ideas to effect change in behaviors. Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications are required. Responsible for staying abreast of new technologies and current trends to make recommendations that help improve and refine the safety process.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist management with the development and implementation of the safety management system.
- Provide effective professional health and safety support to improve the industrial health and safety of all employees.
- Assist with the identification of a measurement system to evaluate the effectiveness of the safety management system.
- Support and administer the communication system for health and safety issues throughout the location.
- Provide support for routine management practices for health and safety programs.
- Serve in an advisory capacity to management and liaison with OSHA inspections and correspondence.
- Possess excellent communication skills, to including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and current trends to make recommendations that help improve and refine the safety process.
- Assist in the development and management of the annual action plan.
- Benefits on Day One
- Matching 401k up to 6%
- Yearly Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
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
YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
- Serve as a subject matter expert working with business processes peers solving problems, and advising on various complex business-related issues
- Advise on how to use technology to streamline business processes
- Collaborate with leadership to develop ideas and solutions to present to business processes peers
- Analyze, gather requirements, design business processes, define functional specifications, and configure solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- 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
- Lead functional areas and/or support project leadership in implementation projects
- 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
- Communication and Persuasion – Possess solid communication and persuasion skills essential to success in this position. You will represent the Digital IT group effectively and employ negotiation skills that build organizational consensus around a specific course of action while identifying communication barriers and taking action to facilitate mutual understanding.
- Business Acumen – Acknowledge the impact of your actions in local and global contexts while working to generate sustainable value (economic, social, and environmental) for the organization. In addition, you should understand basic business processes and possess the ability to identify and develop workflows and process maps for continual improvement and waste elimination within the business.
- 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.
- Analysis – Possess critical thinking ability and deal systematically with input from a variety of sources to suggest alternative approaches to unfamiliar situations or concepts, as well as strong analytical skills, including an understanding of business economics and financial resources.
- Supplier Management – Possess the ability to engage and manage suppliers as needed for discovery, modeling, implementation, and support.
YOUR CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of SAP experience
- SAP certifications preferred
- Extensive SAP (module-specific) knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of IT system integration
- Ability to document SAP processes
- Ability to work with teams in Application Managed Services (AMS) environment driving engagement with an ownership mindset
- Experience with full-cycle SAP implementations preferred[CB1] [br2] [CB3]
- Knowledge of IT processes, IT functions (development, infrastructure, security, governance), and technology (cloud, big data, architecture, APIs)
- Knowledge of Agile, Project Management, and Innovation processes
- Understanding of business processes and best practices to provide effective solutions
YOUR SPECIFIC CREDENTIALS:
Finance and Procurement Value Stream Leader:
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and solid 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 Leader:
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and solid functional experience with the SAP and HR Modules (OM, PA, PY, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of SAP Success Factors
- Knowledge of Time and Attendance solutions (Kronos / UKG Workforce Central)
Customer Success and S&OP Leader:
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and solid functional experience with the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), Logistics, and SAP WMS (Warehouse Management)
- Strong Knowledge of 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:
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (ECC or S4/Hana) and solid functional experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) – Discrete Manufacturing and Repetitive Manufacturing, SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and SAP Quality Management (QM)
- Strong 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
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Cartersville, Georgia, United States
Georgia
30121
Earning potential of $95000 / year which includes $31.50 hr, weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled annual overtime of 312 hours. Benefits start on your first day!
We Have:
- A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of tons of raw material to produce steel beams, rebar, flats, and merchant bars, used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values safety, teamwork, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Weekly Bonuses
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Professional Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.
Your Qualifications:
- HS diploma or GED preferred
- Strong mechanical, and welding skills with 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, blue-print reading
- Strong welding experience
- Ability to work in heights and variable weather
- Ability to work a 12 hr rotating shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month (Dupont Schedule)
- Ability to read drawings, charts, tables, and experience with using various precision measuring instruments and hand tools
- Ability to read, write, and subtract and use shop mathematics
Your Work:
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating condition; working in the many and diversified capacities required in maintenance. Work involves a wide range and variety of complex work and duties requiring considerable care to effectively dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise work on general maintenance in varied capacities of such areas as electrician, machine repairman, millwright, and manufacturing mechanic.
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
General Operator $19.33
Midlothian, Texas, United States
Texas
76065
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Job Summary:
Work involves a variety of tasks, routine in nature, including routine equipment care, safely handling material, and operations support as necessary. Part runner, spotter, checking PRAs, fire watch, overseeing Gerdau and contractors, watching multiple jobs at the same time and ongoing spotter training. Must assist with plant housekeeping efforts and performs other duties and work assignments as required and directed.Monday - Friday 7am -3pm or 10 hours 7am - 5pm. Schedule could change depending on the needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform general housekeeping and operational activities using various tools.
- Stock general supplies for safety, production, and maintenance activities.
- Support and assist with various tasks in the department.
- Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport material.
Additional Responsibilities:
- May require daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and/or mobile equipment including fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed.
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
- Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
- Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer and math skills.
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 all environmental weather conditions.
- 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.
- Pass an “applicable fit-for-duty exam”.
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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What Gerdau Offers You
Hourly Rate: $43.20/hr.
Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
Shift: Steady Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2 pm.
Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year
Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
Uniforms: 100% company provided.
Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.
Education/Experience
Certificate of Qualification (Ontario 307A Steamfitter and/or Plumber 306A) as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades is required.
Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
Basic computers experience a must.
Additional Information
Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
What The Position Entails
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:
Lay out, install, maintain, repair plant pipelines, fittings, and fixtures
Set up and operate bending, threading, and cut-off equipment to shape and fabricate pipe for installation
Test, inspect, dismantle, repair, replace or install any type of pressure piping, fittings, and fixtures for air, water, steam, oil, gas
Read and interpret drawings and sketches
Prepare material lists and trade calculations
Operate material handling equipment such as cranes, tow motor operation including rigging
Operate mobile equipment such as zoom boom, scissor lift, etc.
Why Work for Us
Generations have worked at Gerdau Whitby and now it's your turn! Gerdau is growing and the Whitby Plant is expanding with the latest tools and technology. Are you looking for a sustainable career at plant with over 50 years of history in the Durham Region? Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying equipment issues and finding ways to resolve them? Do you like working in a team oriented and collaborative environment?
About Gerdau
At Gerdau, it's all about the people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer Global opportunities, competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development and more. Join us in our cultural & digital transformation, and help us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating
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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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Metals Recycling Supervisor Guelph
Job Summary
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Oversee the activities of the Recycling yard personnel and coordinate multiple tasks for the purpose of collecting & sorting scrap into various grades, and coordinating with Sales & Purchasing the transfer of sorted material to customers (internal & external). The basic function of this position is to ensure that operating personnel perform their duties in order to fulfill the requirements of their job duties pertaining to the Recycling yard operations in a safe and timely manner.
Nature and Scope
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This position reports to the Division Manager, and is responsible for overseeing the activities of movement of scrap through out the operation, as well as training, testing and auditing of the Recycling Yard Operators. The Supervisor will assist in the development of standard operating procedures used by Recycling personnel to fulfill their position duties. The majority of the standards developed will be safely moving traffic and products throughout the Yard. The Recycling Yard Supervisor will work with a variety of outside sources and must be able to interact with other Recycling Yard location personnel, Regional Managers, Customers and Scrap Suppliers. The incumbent should have a working knowledge of scrap and metal grades and must know the different types of steel scrap that is charged into the furnace and the quality requirements in order to make quality finished products. The Recycling Supervisor will be responsible to ensure the proper recording of weight of incoming scrap and outgoing finished product to ensure proper acknowledgement of receivables as well as shipments for proper payment.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Supervise scrap yard personnel for the proper placement of scrap cars and trucks within the Yard safely.
- Responsible for the organization of incoming and outgoing scrap.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and subsequent solution of equipment breakdown problems.
- Responsible for proper operation and utilization of equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair.
- Responsible for initiating, writing, training and auditing personnel on procedures for the Scrap Yard.
- Responsible for the scheduling of personnel, work hours reported by the people, and documentation of any oral or written disciplinary action required.
- Coordinates with Traffic, and Sales & Purchasing Department to coordinate the timely loading/unloading trucks. In addition, duties may include scheduling overtime to work additional hours to unload customers with scrap.
- Responsible for working with the scrap inspector for the proper inspection of incoming scrap by truck. The final decision of either accepting or rejecting incoming scrap will be made.
- Responsible for leading team activities to accomplish improvement goals including facilitating crew meetings.
- Responsible for Departmental housekeeping.
The Individual:
- University Degree plus 2-3 years related work experience or 5-7 years experience in the Scrap Metal industry
- Excellent communication skills are a necessity to interface with customers, scrap suppliers and personnel.
- Working knowledge of scrap and metal grades and must know the different types of steel scrap
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
Reliability Engineer
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
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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
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Scale Operator-floater
Milan, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
38358
Job Summary:
This position is a floater scale op position among the yards and monitors and assists in controlling incoming and outgoing vehicles, shipments and containers through use scale and software systems. All activity must be accounted for and accurately documented on scale tickets, bills of lading, purchase orders and packing slips, etc.
Nature and Scope:
Directly reporting to the Division Manager, the Scale Operator must regularly communicate with dispatch personnel and other scale operators to assist with company vehicle traffic and all incoming and outgoing yard traffic. This position interacts frequently with yard operations including but not limited to emergency contact for yard operations, material receiving personnel, internal and external drivers as well as management, sales and I.T. personnel.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Enthusiastic greeting of customers and ascertain material grade including all necessary paperwork needed to safely direct all incoming loads to the proper locations throughout the facility.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all inbound and outbound scale transactions by weighing of all customers vehicles, carriers, and company vehicles on main scale. Record supplier, truck or car identification, contract number (if appropriate), description and grade of material, gross, tare and net weights, and discharge location of the load. This includes accurate recording of load deductions (non-conforming material), re-pricing as directed by Buyers, printing and distributing scale tickets as required.
- Maintain daily records of all purchases and sales transactions including proper assignment of purchase and sales order numbers to inbound and outbound material.
- Process scale payments including processing payment adjustments; contact the Buyer to adjust or add in contracts; remove temporary pricing, address and mail out payments as per customer request, fax scale tickets to customers as per their request.
- Create issue and submit cheques to the proper signing authority with proper back up documentation and distribute as requested.
- Issue cash payments for customers that require immediate payment.
- Must be able to manage difficult customer situations effectively and professionally.
- Answer main telephone line and redirect all calls accordingly.
- Constantly maintain radio contact with the appropriate yard personnel including and being aware of Emergency calls and proper handling of different types of situations.
- Maintain and implement safe work procedures while ensuring all guests have been informed of and adhere to proper PPE requirements.
- Consistently monitor and lifting of main yard arm.
- Manage the work area by keeping all paperwork processed and neatly filed as well as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of scale house and workstations according to 5S Standards.
- Review, file and fax all scale tickets daily and as required prior to end of shift.
- Accurately weigh in Public Scale tickets with understanding of receiving cash or billing to the appropriate customer.
- Daily cash reconciliation.
Skills and Abilities:
- This position must have basic MS Office computer skills and be able to communicate well with others.
- They must also have the ability accurately multitask at a fast pace positive manner.
- Must possess excellent telephone skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with customers, carriers, and company drivers.
- Must have the ability to recognize various materials and develop viable distribution plan for customers on the scale.
- High School Diploma or GED. Post-secondary education preferred.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Scale Operator
Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Missouri
63801
Empowering people who build the future.
Job Summary:
This position monitors and assists in controlling incoming and outgoing vehicles, shipments and containers through use scale and software systems. All activity must be accounted for and accurately documented on scale tickets, bills of lading, purchase orders and packing slips, etc.
Nature and Scope:
Directly reporting to the Division Manager, the Scale Operator must regularly communicate with dispatch personnel and other scale operators to assist with company vehicle traffic and all incoming and outgoing yard traffic. This position interacts frequently with yard operations including but not limited to emergency contact for yard operations, material receiving personnel, internal and external drivers as well as management, sales and I.T. personnel.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Enthusiastic greeting of customers and ascertain material grade including all necessary paperwork needed to safely direct all incoming loads to the proper locations throughout the facility.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all inbound and outbound scale transactions by weighing of all customers vehicles, carriers, and company vehicles on main scale. Record supplier, truck or car identification, contract number (if appropriate), description and grade of material, gross, tare and net weights, and discharge location of the load. This includes accurate recording of load deductions (non-conforming material), re-pricing as directed by Buyers, printing and distributing scale tickets as required.
- Maintain daily records of all purchases and sales transactions including proper assignment of purchase and sales order numbers to inbound and outbound material.
- Process scale payments including processing payment adjustments; contact the Buyer to adjust or add in contracts; remove temporary pricing, address and mail out payments as per customer request, fax scale tickets to customers as per their request.
- Create issue and submit cheques to the proper signing authority with proper back up documentation and distribute as requested.
- Issue cash payments for customers that require immediate payment.
- Must be able to manage difficult customer situations effectively and professionally.
- Answer main telephone line and redirect all calls accordingly.
- Constantly maintain radio contact with the appropriate yard personnel including and being aware of Emergency calls and proper handling of different types of situations.
- Maintain and implement safe work procedures while ensuring all guests have been informed of and adhere to proper PPE requirements.
- Consistently monitor and lifting of main yard arm.
- Manage the work area by keeping all paperwork processed and neatly filed as well as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of scale house and workstations according to 5S Standards.
- Review, file and fax all scale tickets daily and as required prior to end of shift.
- Accurately weigh in Public Scale tickets with understanding of receiving cash or billing to the appropriate customer.
- Daily cash reconciliation.
Skills and Abilities:
- This position must have basic MS Office computer skills and be able to communicate well with others.
- They must also have the ability accurately multitask at a fast pace positive manner.
- Must possess excellent telephone skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with customers, carriers, and company drivers.
- Must have the ability to recognize various materials and develop viable distribution plan for customers on the scale.
- High School Diploma or GED. Post-secondary education preferred.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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.