Intern - Engineering

CMC • Birmingham, AL

7d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently pursing an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similar field
• 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
• 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 at least 18 years old
• Ability to understand and apply ISO work instructions and standard operating practices and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and self-starter
• Use good decision making and problem solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes
• Must possess a strong interest in Industrial Engineering Technologies and be enrolled at Junior/Senior level education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Use good decision making and problem-solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
• Able to work in a team environment
• Currently enrolled in an Industrial Engineering or Operations Management program. (Junior/Senior level preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Time Study, 5S, Kanban, Standardization, JIT, PDCA preferred
• Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship
• Able to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification required, including weekends and holidays
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks appropriate semesters
• Knowledge of processes in Microsoft windows, engineering software such as Auto CAD and Solid Works
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks during summer (June-August)
• Working knowledge of engineering software such as Auto CAD and Solid Works programs and processes in Microsoft windows preferred
• Ability to manipulate and utilize Working Drawings
• Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Understand Manufacturing processes and maintenance reliability
• Previous internship experiences preferred
• Work in varying temperature and weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial/engineering technologies
• Complete & Analyze time and motion studies
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern