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Rolling Mill Intern

CompanyCMC
LocationKnoxville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial and engineering technologies. They will complete time and motion studies, document findings, and work on process improvement initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9082
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At CMC, we firmly believe that our people are the key to our success. Our energetic and entrepreneurial spirit has enabled us to remain a leader in the metals industry for more than 100 years, and we believe our success is a direct result of the contributions and work ethic of the most talented work force in the industry. We have a commitment to our employees, and take pride in recruiting and developing the best talent. As a CMC employee, we provide you the support you need to grow in your career, and ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to do your job the right way - correctly, consistently and safely – every day. The safety and well-being of our employees is our number one priority. Learn more today, and discover how you can take the next step in your career with the CMC family.
About the Role

it's what's inside that counts

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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:

  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities

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

  • 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
  • Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship
  • 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
  • Use good decision making and problem solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
  • Work in varying temperature and weather conditions
  • 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
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Understand Manufacturing processes and maintenance reliability

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.

 

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Key Skills
Quantitative SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkIndependenceInitiativePresentation SkillsReport WritingDecision MakingManufacturing ProcessesEngineering SoftwareProcess ImprovementCustomer InteractionFlexibility
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingConstructionEnvironmental & SustainabilityTrades
Benefits
MedicalVisionDentalPaid-time OffVacationCompany Match 401(k)Annual Company-paid Lifestyle BenefitCompetitive CompensationBonusesCompany-paid Life InsuranceCompany-paid Disability InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTrainingAdvancement Opportunities