Hard work paying off - Production Machine Operator Gerdau Employee Review

5.0
May 17, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Very flexible with scheduling in my department, you can pick to work shift with a crew and go on a swing shift rotation Or you can do 7 to 330 mon-fri day shift work Bonuses based on production quotas paid biweekly Start off with 2 weeks paid vacation Ive been here 3 months and im so impressed with the culture in the department im in comming from a place with a very toxic culture its refreshing to find a place where people come to work to do work, dont whine about it, and get it done. Manager's been super supportive and knows his team can and will get the work done properly so he lets us too it without micromanaging every simple detail. Safety equipmemt provided Free 300$ boots twice a year 14 carhart cut resistant uniforms Hard hats, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, heat protection, breathing protection if you need it all supplied. The mill has a laundry service to handle the uniforms if you dont want to take them home. Showers in the locker rooms so you dont have to go home filthy. Highly reccomend if you need a good steady gig that doesnt mind proper hard work.

Cons

You get dirty. Hot. Sweaty. Loud enviroment. Smells bad. Its a steel mill, the work is hard, stuff is heavy, stuff is hot.

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5.0
Mar 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great summer experience, workers are great and willing to teach about steel making. Great place to learn about the real manufacturing industry and gain hands-on experience.

Cons

It's a little far from Richmond, and it is not the cleanest environment.

3.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Steady work. 40 plus hours good benefits

Cons

Everything is pretty good. Just would want better pay.

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