About the role#
This is an 8-month paid internship with the Maintenance and Reliability team at our Selkirk facility. You will work on-site during the Fall 2027 and Winter 2028 terms. This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing you to contribute to engineering projects and maintenance planning.
What you'll do#
- Update facility and equipment drawings.
- Assist engineers with capital expenditure improvement projects.
- Manage smaller non-capital projects independently.
- Coordinate with outside consultants and vendors.
- Help manage contractors on-site.
- Plan maintenance jobs and handle parts ordering.
- Execute design projects.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of a Mechanical Engineering degree.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5, though 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience using SolidWorks design software.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and learn new tasks quickly.
- Leadership experience in student organizations or extracurricular activities.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
- Term: September 2027 to April 2028.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Gerdau North America
Gerdau North America produces structural steel, merchant bar, rebar, and piling products. The company serves the automotive, agricultural, civil construction, energy, mining, and industrial markets. It is based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1901, the organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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