Metallurgical Quality Intern: Lab & Process Innovation

Cleveland-Cliffs; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in East Chicago, IN is offering an internship/co-op program designed for students pursuing a BS in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemistry. Interns will work with engineers and lab staff to inspect safety, manage lab workflows, calibrate equipment, and assist with metallurgical investigations while gaining exposure to the steelmaking process and downstream operations.

The program aims to build professional connections and may lead to future full-time opportunities, with a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly safety inspections and safety observations for the Metallurgical Department.
• Work safely and ensure plant safety policies are followed.
• Manage workflow in the mechanical and chemical test lab.
• Manage test equipment calibrations.
• Create new operating efficiencies to maintain production, testing, and shipping with a leaner workforce.
• Maintain Steelmaking spectrometer lab, calibration, and on-call support.
• Data‑mining investigations on metallurgical grade performance, chemistry, scrap charges, etc.
• Metallurgical grade maintenance and development.
• Manage 3rd party testing inspections.
• Track Steelmaking scrap, referrals, and diversions.
• Responsible for Metallurgical investigations.

Education

Bachelor of Science program in Materials Science/Metallurgy/Chemistry

Completion of at least sophomore year by Summer 2027

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs in East Chicago, IN is offering an internship/co-op program designed for students pursuing a BS in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemistry. Interns will work with engineers and lab staff to inspect safety, manage lab workflows, calibrate equipment, and assist with metallurgical investigations while gaining exposure to the steelmaking process and downstream operations.

The program aims to build professional connections and may lead to future full-time opportunities, with a