About the role#
Gerdau offers a paid summer internship program called G.Start. This program focuses on project-based work to prepare students for future technical and managerial roles. You will work within the Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, or Quality departments.
What you'll do#
- Complete project-focused tasks to build your technical and professional skills.
- Apply engineering tools including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and problem-solving abilities.
- Learn to use Microsoft suite and gain exposure to CAPEX processes.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate status entering your Junior or Senior year.
- Enrollment in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Materials Science, or Metallurgy Engineering degree program.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5, though 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Petersburg, Virginia.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
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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