Make money while you can, but watch out for yourself! - Maintenance Gerdau Employee Review

3.0
Mar 19, 2016
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent wages, but lower compared to other plants in the area. Health benefits from Day 1 is a plus, compared to having to wait so many days/months compared to other plants. 401k is available and the company match is pretty decent. Vacation is about par for years employed.

Cons

Gerdau is a Brazilian company. Like many other Brazilian companies, they are sticklers for safety and reliability, however new upper management in GLN has not honored the company culture and is trying to "Americanize" the mills and push for higher production with lower manpower and lower preventative maintenance. Repair becomes "Just make it work!"

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5.0
Mar 14, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

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
Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work. 40 plus hours good benefits

Cons

Everything is pretty good. Just would want better pay.

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