Engineering Intern

CMC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company, invites motivated interns pursuing Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or related fields to join its industrial engineering program in Jacksonville, FL. You’ll gain hands-on experience in real-world projects across recycling centers, fabrication plants, and offices, with mentorship from industry professionals.

Work will span across departments, with opportunities to operate equipment, develop process improvements, and present a final improvement project.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with problem-solving mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work in teams.
• Enrolled in Industrial Engineering or related field; junior or senior preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus.
• Willing to work varied shifts and meet attendance standards.
• Able to present an improvement project at internship end.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial/engineering technologies.
• Document and report/suggest changes.
• Work with leadership on ways to improve & sustain processes.
• Create/Review/Update existing process flow layouts.
• Work closely with other on the CMC Team work on process improvement initiatives & projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety related improvement projects.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Industrial Engineering student

Junior or Senior level

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Hands-on experience in real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals committed to helping interns grow and succeed
• Exposure to multiple departments, giving interns a broad understanding of our business and operations
• Opportunities to innovate, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds
• Pathways to full-time employment, with many interns transitioning into long-term careers at CMC

It’s what’s inside that counts

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Hands-on experience in real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals committed to helping interns grow and succeed
• Exposure to multiple departments, giving interns a broad understanding of our business and operations
• Opportunities to innovate, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds
• Pathways to full-time employment, with many interns transitioning into long-term careers at CMC

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial/engineering technologies
• Document and report/suggest changes
• Work with leadership on ways to improve & sustain processes
• Create/Review/Update existing process flow layouts
• Work closely with other on the CMC Team work on process improvement initiatives & projects
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety related improvement projects

What You’ll Need

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude of problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work in teams and to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Able to work independently, take initiative and drive for results with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio
• Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship
• Must meet CMC attendance standards
• Ability to interact with coworkers and customers in a positive manner, follow directions and work rules and accept constructive feedback required
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, kneel, squat, crawl and reach
• Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification required, including weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Knowledge of processes in Microsoft windows, engineering software such as Auto CAD and Solid Works
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and self-starter
• Use good decision making and problem solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
• Work in varying temperature and weather conditions
• Must possess a strong interest in Industrial Engineering Technologies and be enrolled at Junior/Senior level education
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks during summer (June-August)
• Ability to manipulate and utilize Working Drawings
• Able to work in a team environment
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or related field

Your Education

• Currently pursuing an Industrial Engineering degree (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Material Sciences, or Electrical). Junior or Senior level preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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