Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Intern

CMC; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathways to full-time employment

Mentorship from industry professionals

Exposure to multiple departments

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CMC provides an internship opportunity in the steel reinforcement and construction industries. You will rotate across recycling centers, fabrication plants, and manufacturing facilities, gaining hands-on experience and real-world exposure while mentors guide you for growth.

Interns may transition to full-time roles at CMC based on performance. Responsibilities include cross-training, cost-saving assessments, and presenting projects at the internship’s end.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited engineering program.
• Willing to work 40 hours weekly during summer (June-August).
• Work independently with initiative and drive for results.
• Knowledge of Windows and engineering software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Understand ISO work instructions and procedures.
• Subject to physical requirements and safety standards in industrial settings.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Previous internship experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train through departments to gain hands-on industrial/engineering skills.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving process and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with the continuous improvement team on projects.
• Present an improvement project at internship end.
• Troubleshoot work-related problems using knowledge and teamwork.
• Support and participate in CMC Safety Programs and culture.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Windows OS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ISO procedures

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Internship experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety related improvement projects
• Work closely with the continuous improvement team to work on process improvement initiatives & projects
• Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship
• Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively support the CMC Safety Culture

What You'll Need

• 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)
• Able to work independently, take initiative and drive for results with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of processes in Microsoft windows, engineering software such as Auto CAD and Solid Works
• Ability to understand and apply ISO work instructions and standard operating practices and procedures
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Push and pull up to 90 lbs and carry 50 lbs
• Strong communication skills required. Must read, speak and understand English language in verbal and written communication
• Previous internship experiences preferred

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field at time of internship (Junior level or higher 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.

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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