Cooper Steel

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We are for an On-Site Safety Manager to promote a strong safety culture on our jobs. Learn more through the link or message us for further details! https://www.coopersteel.com/careers

Good afternoon from our project team in White, Georgia! ☀️

We are progressing on schedule as this manufacturing plant grows in size each day.

We were thankful to get together with our friends and partners to celebrate another holiday season!

We are grateful for many years working together and look forward to the next!

The work this Self-Perform team accomplishes on-site is not for the weak!

They are dedicated to completing projects safely, accurately, and on schedule. This team prides itself on its attention to detail and advanced planning- ensuring projects are installed and erected to the highest Cooper standard.

November is filled with many exciting employee anniversaries, marking milestones of dedication and contribution! We take pride in having these valued members as part of our team, enhancing their respective departments and propelling Cooper Steel forward. Congratulations! 🎉

We are so grateful to be recognized by the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership for the David Howard Community Development Award.

Cooper Steel takes pride in participating in and supporting collaborations that contribute to the overall success of Shelbyville and Bedford County. Thank you to the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership for including us in a great event!

For this month's , we are getting to know Dana Curtis! Dana is a crucial member of our team and brings a delightful presence to the office every day. Thank you for all that you do, Dana!

"I started Cooper Steel at the end of August 2021. I began my career at Cooper as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. In my role, I am responsible for creating progress billings each month on our active projects. We bill several contractors and are responsible for ensuring all paperwork is provided. This process must flow smoothly for us to receive payment. Monitoring, collecting, and posting payments are also part of what I do. It truly is a team effort
between the Accounts Receivable Department and many other departments in the company. Good communication with our Project Managers each month is the key. I am thankful for how well we all work together to get the job done.

Throughout my career, I have had opportunities to work in retail, trucking, manufacturing, and construction; working on projects across states and cities at Cooper Steel has been very rewarding. Seeing completed projects on social media reminds me of the collaborative effort and the satisfaction of contributing to something significant. Having a small part in the big picture of these larger projects feels good. I love seeing a job from start to finish and thinking, "Wow! We did that!" and I had a part in it.

I believe in finding joy and fulfillment at work, approaching life positively, and working hard to make a positive difference every day. Despite facing challenges during a family health crisis earlier this year, Cooper Steel and my coworkers showed me the utmost understanding and support. Knowing they were doing something special for me during a tough time meant the world to me and is an act of kindness and love that I will never forget."

All smiles on this steel-tastic day! 🎇

We marked an impressive milestone with a topping-out ceremony last week in Augusta, GA! This unique 8,145-ton project has been a collaborative effort between several of our experienced fabrication shops and on-site teams. We are grateful for the trust built from our relationship with Gray and our er****on and on-site partners that safely and successfully executed this project! 🏗️

We are proud to share that our CEO, Gary Cooper, received the TSSAA A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Award for humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributor of the year! Our commitment to supporting our community is one of our core values, and Gary has made that a clear intention through consistently investing in our local community and encouraging the next generation. Congratulations and well deserved, Gary!

On , Cooper Steel celebrates the courage of individuals across the nation and within our Cooper Family. We proudly support those who've given selflessly for our freedom. Cooper Steel offers our gratitude to our veterans who embody the true spirit of being American. 🇺🇸

Join us today as we go in Glendale, Kentucky! We're looking at one of our large projects, consisting of 428 trusses, with 20,820 tons already delivered on-site.

With the thousands of pieces our shop and partners have fabricated, we are still at over 99% conformity. We are proud of our team that continues to excel at projects of this size, exemplifying our commitment to excellence!

Today, we're celebrating employee milestones at Cooper Steel! We're truly honored to have Jimmy, Andrew, and Tom as part of our team, consistently demonstrating their dedication and teamwork that benefit all of us. 🎉

We have some fang-tastic employees! 👻 Our office celebrated Halloween with costume contests and chili cookoffs. Happy Halloween from our office to yours!

In honor of National First Responders Day last week, Cooper Steel joined with Eastside Elementary school students to show our appreciation for the courageous men and women who risk their lives daily to ensure our safety.

We were proud to recognize local heroes in Shelbyville and worldwide. Thank you, first responders! 👮‍♀️🚨👨‍🚒

For , we'd like to shine a spotlight on Jonathan Bailey. Jonathan is a Senior On-Site Safety Manager and is crucial to our field team's safety efforts and success. We take great pride in having him as a valuable team member!

"I began my career at Cooper almost two years ago as an On-Site Safety Manager before being promoted to a Senior On-Site Safety Manager. Prior to Cooper, I had 15 years of experience working as an ironworker. When needed, I provide support and guidance to keep employees safe and healthy within compliance, ensuring they go home to their families every day.

My current role has given me a deeper knowledge and understanding of construction and ironworking that I did not fully understand before. Every day, I learn something new and expand my knowledge in my field, which I enjoy most."

Cooper Steel was ranked the #3 steel firm in the U.S. by Engineering News-Record. We are honored to be acknowledged as one of the top firms in the country based on volume, attributing this to the devotion and relentless work of our Cooper family and our state-of-the-art facilities!

Today marks the conclusion of American Institute of Steel Construction's SteelDays 2023. We were delighted to partner with Nucor at our Shelbyville shop yesterday, where we had the opportunity to address two local TCAT welding programs. Students gained valuable insights into our companies and had real-world experience through a guided tour of our shop. Thank you to Nucor and all attendees for making this a fun and successful day!

We had a shop appreciation day in Shelbyville today to express and acknowledge our gratitude for the hard work of our shop employees.

Our Nashville office and Shelbyville shop team members were able to come together for an opportunity to recognize our employees' outstanding dedication and performance, as well as learn more about each other's roles and how we all fit together to .

Our success is made possible by our valued and excellent partners, who add to our mantra.

Last week, we hosted our second Subcontractor Summit, where we spent the day with our partners, discussing our most noteworthy topics and enhancing our relationships. Thank you to all the participants who attended this year's summit!

For today's , Cooper Steel is showing off our ongoing project progress in Virginia!

We are proud to collaborate with fantastic partners on this project as we continue to build strong.

We are celebrating and spotlighting our custodians today for . Lori, Sonny, and Tony work hard to keep our facilities spotless, creating a more productive and successful environment. Thank you for all you do for the Cooper family!

Our in Georgia, by the numbers:

⏩2,500,000 SF
⏩5,441 Tons
⏩37,441 Fab Hours

Cooper Steel is excited about the progress and future of this site.

It's a big month for anniversaries at Cooper Steel! We are honored to have so many employees who have been a part of our team for years- individually bringing their strengths to the overall team mission! Thank you for your service!

Our Human Resource team is an impactful department in our company- from daily support to problem solving to ensuring we operate at the highest standard and so much more. We are proud to have a fantastic group of people who genuinely care for our Cooper Family. Thank you for all you do!

For this month's , we want to spotlight Zach Greenwood. Zach is a valued member of our Sub-Fabrication Department, and we're truly fortunate to have him on our team. We appreciate your dedication and hard work, Zach!

"As a sub-fabrication project manager, we ensure every project subbed out is delivered to the job site as scheduled within our financial budget. This includes confirming that our sub-fabricators have everything they need, such as drawings, files, schedules, material, primer, etc. We are a liaison between Cooper Steel and the numerous fabricators we work with so that Cooper Steel can meet the project schedules our customers need.

My Cooper career began as an intern in the Shelbyville office in 2018; I got to work on the office expansion that turned the old maintenance shop into office spaces. I returned that winter as an estimator in the Nashville office before starting as a sub-fabrication project manager in April 2021.

What I enjoy most about my job is how close everyone is in the Sub-Fabrication Department. We have a great group of people I can depend on, making it fun and enjoyable to come to work. Not many people get to say they work with their friends every day, and I know they don’t laugh as much as we do while still providing our customers with the highest standard of work.

I get motivation from solving problems and overcoming challenges to help our team see projects through. One particular moment does not stick out as the most memorable, as there have been numerous moments throughout my career at Cooper. Including attending sports events, holiday parties, finishing huge projects, traveling to cool shops & trade shows, and even laughing to tears on a typical day because of a joke your coworker made."

On , we recognize our incredible in-house team, who we rely on daily for the work they do.

Our IT team works to troubleshoot problems and keep us all connected. While they typically work behind the scenes, we are happy to have an opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation!

Cooper Steel strives to provide the best team on our projects nationwide, and our field team is growing! We are looking for dedicated professionals to represent Cooper Steel on our projects and exemplify first-class customer relations. Check out our open field positions here: https://www.coopersteel.com/careers!

Please note that each of these positions requires travel.

Last week, we had various high school counselors and instructors out to visit our Shelbyville office and shop to display our company's many local career opportunities! Cooper Steel is constantly growing and evolving- opening the door for hard-working individuals to have the chance to futures near our hometown. Thank you to the attendees who joined us and participated in the event!

Today's is close to home, at our site in Shelbyville, TN.

This project contains roughly 748 steel-to-tilt wall connections, mainly requiring concrete for structural connections, making it a precision-focused and unique project!

Our team will be visiting several colleges this fall, talking about our internship opportunities and seeing if they are a fit for you. Check out our fall schedule and we hope to see you soon! https://lnkd.in/g59VT3mN

You can't top this team! ⛳

Our shop team enjoyed some friendly competition and fun at Top Golf this past Friday!

On 9/11, we honor the lives we lost and the heroes who sacrificed their lives with exemplary bravery and strength.

Twenty-two years ago, our nation united amid great tragedy and reminded us of our country's resilience.

This $425 million manufacturing facility topped out last week in Jackson, Tennessee. Our team was excited to be a partner on this project and for the impact, it will have across the city. .

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JE Dunn tops out $425M Tennessee manufacturing plant The 900,000-square-foot project will produce disposable tableware products for Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie brand.

Are you interested in assembling, erecting, connecting and welding steel projects? Cooper Steel has the job for you! We're for an ironworker to work on the construction site. Follow the link for more information: https://www.coopersteel.com/careers

We are celebrating two anniversaries today! Duane Regynski and John Davis have both made an impact across the company in their time at Cooper Steel. We are grateful for their hard work on behalf of the company. Congratulations!

Last week, we celebrated the topping out of our project in Hutchins, Texas! We were proud partners on this project and enjoyed watching the hard work come to fruition. Congratulations to our team and partners who made this job a success!