Top 48 Steel Jobs in Petersburg Va

Process Engineer - Melt Shop (steel Manufacturing)
Gerdau —Petersburg, VA
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Dispatcher
Commercial Steel Erection, Inc. —Chester, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
14d
Pipefitter
Pivot Workforce —Chesterfield County, VA
- $30 - $39 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
General Manager
Allied Crawford Steel —Petersburg, VA
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Owner Operator Driver - up to $7k / wk
Tennessee Steel Haulers Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $5,000 - $7,000 a week
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- Owner-operator
- CDL A
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
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Owner Operator Driver - up to $7k / wk
Tennessee Steel Haulers Inc. —Virginia
- $5,000 - $7,000 a week
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- Owner-operator
- CDL A
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
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Production Coordinator
Triple-S Steel —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
6d
Assistant Project Manager
Kinsley Steel, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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1d
Riggers
W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
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Supervisor
Triple-S Steel —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Tool Room Attendant
Commercial Steel Erection, Inc. —Chester, VA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Driving
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
14d
Structural Steel Fitter / Layout Technician
Qualdoc —Richmond, VA
- From $28 an hour
- Mid-level
- Assembly
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1d
Structural Steel Machine Operator
Kinsley Steel, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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1d
Steel Yard Equipment Operator
Qualdoc —Richmond, VA
- From $22 an hour
- Warehouse
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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1d
Traffic Supervisor
Triple-S Steel —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
Ironworker
Commercial Steel Erection, Inc. —Chester, VA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Revit Specialist - Structural Steel Modeler
Atlantic Constructors, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector
Qualdoc —Richmond, VA
- From $31 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
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1d
Burn Table Operator
Triple-S Steel —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to stand for extended periods
6d
Senior Structural Steel Detailer
Atlantic Constructors, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Process Engineer - Melt Shop (steel Manufacturing)

Gerdau -
Petersburg, VA

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
401(k) 6% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Defect resolution root cause analysis
Team leadership
Coaching
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Engineering process optimization
Project management experience in manufacturing
Change management
Manufacturing facility experience
Quality control problem-solving
Quality standards in production
Managing projects
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Cross-functional communication
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Location:

Posted on Jul 24, 2026
Petersburg, Virginia, United States

AREA:

Administration and Management

Ready to make a direct impact on steelmaking operations? Gerdau is seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives within our Melt Shop. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes, leading projects, and driving measurable results in a fast-paced steel production environment.

As a key member of the operations team, you will partner with production leaders, maintenance teams, and plant management to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance. You will serve as a change agent, helping implement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies that support operational excellence.

Why Gerdau?

You will have the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in a world-class manufacturing environment while building your career with a global leader with the lowest embodied carbon steel in the U.S. We value innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous development, and we're looking for professionals who are passionate about making a lasting impact.

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/STD/LTD
Paid Parental Leave
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career Path System and Training
An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

Key Responsibilities:

Lead continuous improvement projects focused on Melt Shop operations and performance.
Analyze production and process data to identify trends, opportunities, and root causes of recurring issues.
Reduce process variation and improve operational reliability through data-driven problem solving.
Develop, implement, and maintain process standards, systems, and best practices.
Manage and support CAPEX projects from planning through execution.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve equipment, processes, and overall plant performance.
Facilitate employee training on continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
Coach and develop employees on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, QIS, Failure Analysis, and other improvement tools.
Support annual business planning, goal development, and strategic improvement initiatives.
Provide technical expertise and consulting to operations teams on process optimization and performance improvement.
Promote and support a strong culture of safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Materials Science, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6-8 years of relevant experience.Experience must be in steel manufacturing, heavy industrial, or process manufacturing environments.Knowledge of standardization and production quality methods required.
Strong knowledge of steelmaking and Melt Shop operations.
Experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, or related manufacturing operations.
Proven success leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Experience managing or supporting CAPEX projects.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and leadership skills.
Ability to influence change and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

today if you are ready to lead change, solve complex challenges, and help shape the future of steel manufacturing.

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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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 [email protected]

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