Quality Assurance Intern

Commercial Metals Company; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Exposure to multiple departments

Innovation opportunities

Collaborative culture

Pathways to full-time

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Seguin, TX offers an internship focused on manufacturing and industrial engineering technologies. You will be exposed to multiple departments, learn hands-on skills, and work within a safety-driven culture to contribute on real projects from day one.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Engineering Bachelor's degree and are available for a summer schedule, with strong English communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Sophomore level or higher preferred.
• Able to work summer (June–August) 40 hours per week.
• Strong English communication skills (read, write, speak).
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Participates in CMC Safety Programs and upholds Safety Culture.
• Cross-train across departments to learn hands-on industrial/engineering skills.
• Identify and propose cost-saving process, quality and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with team on process improvement initiatives and projects.
• Assist with chemical analysis and testing of steel samples and products inspection.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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

• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• 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 other on the CMC Team work on process improvement initiatives & projects
• Completes special projects as assigned by their manager, to include analysis and change continuous improvement recommendations as requestedAbility to troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Support lab standardization and document control activities
• Perform chemical analysis of steel samples and physical testing of products
• Perform visual, cutting/grinding, or non-destructive testing for product inspection and evaluation
• Prepare and perform chemistry tests for samples taken from heat samples and when necessary billets and test bars
• Verify test results against product specifications and support billet heat traceability activities
• Cut, prepare, and inspect samples from all rolled products for dimension, weight and workmanship at the rolling process
• Communicate inspection results in real time to the proper supervisor
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

What You'll Need

• Must possess a strong interest in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Technologies and be enrolled at Sophomore or higher 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
• Ability to understand and apply ISO work instructions and standard operating practices and procedures
• Strong communication skills required. Must read, speak and understand English language in verbal and written communication
• Must have Intermediate skills with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc),
• Capable to perform the physical requirements of the job (lift 35-50 lbs)
• Able to work well and efficiently in teams and cross-functional activities
• Must have an excellent work ethic, attention to detail, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled environment

Your Education

• 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)
• High School Diploma or GED required

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.

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