Maintenance Engineering Internship (Spring 2027)

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

River Metals Recycling LLC, a Nucor Company, seeks a Maintenance Engineering Co-Op in Cincinnati to support maintenance programs across sites. You will catalog assets, build PM tasks, and document details using Excel while collaborating with site teams.

The role involves travel within the Cincinnati region, potential leadership on pilot improvements, and working in an outdoor industrial setting. A related degree and CMMS/Excel skills are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or technical degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with CMMS platforms is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills are required.
• Strong CAD skills are preferred.
• Strong data analytics and management abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloging equipment assets and building preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with site teams to gather specs and maintenance needs; document in Excel.
• Travel to Cincinnati region sites to support inspections and program rollouts.
• Co-ops may lead select improvement initiatives or pilot programs.
• Must have reliable transportation due to travel requirements.
• Work in a hands-on, industrial outdoor environment.

Skills

MS Excel

CAD

Data analytics

CMMS experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree (Industrial Engineering / related)

Tools

CMMS platforms

Job description

Location: Cincinnati , OH , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Cincinnati , OH , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

The Maintenance Engineering Co-Op will support the development and integration of maintenance programs across multiple sites. We are looking to have the Co-op to complete multiple semester rotations (back to back or with a break inbetween).

• Assist in cataloging equipment assets, building preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, and entering data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with site teams to gather equipment specifications, operational details, and maintenance needs, and document findings using Excel and related platforms.
• Travel to operational sites, primarily within the Cincinnati region, to support equipment inspections, verify field data, and assist with rollout of program improvements.
• Co-Ops completing multiple sessions may take lead on select improvement initiatives or pilot program rollouts.
• Must have reliable transportation due to travel requirements.
• Work in a hands-on, industrial environment outside in extreme weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing Bachelors or technical degree program with concentration in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with CMMS platforms
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Strong CAD skills
• Strong data analytics and management skills
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with facility layout tools
• Interest in maintenance systems preferred

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace