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

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

What You'll Need

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

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

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 able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, kneel, squat, crawl and reach

Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification required, including weekends and holidays

Must be at least 18 years old

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

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

Work in varying temperature and weather conditions

Understanding of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes

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)

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

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

Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions

Understand Manufacturing processes and maintenance reliability

Previous internship experiences preferred

Your Education

Currently enrolled in an Industrial Engineering or Operations Management program. (Junior/Senior level 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. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. 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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.