Maintenance Engineering Internship (Spring 2027)

About the role

River Metals Recycling LLC, located in Cincinnati, OH, is part of Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer. Nucor is known for its innovative sustainability practices and is the continent's largest recycler. The company’s vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to collective safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Support the development and integration of maintenance programs across multiple sites.
• Complete multiple semester rotations (back to back or with a break in between).
• Assist in cataloging equipment assets, building preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, and entering data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with site teams to gather equipment specifications, operational details, and maintenance needs, and document findings using Excel and related platforms.
• Travel to operational sites, primarily within the Cincinnati region, to support equipment inspections, verify field data, and assist with rollout of program improvements.
• Co‑ops completing multiple sessions may take lead on select improvement initiatives or pilot program rollouts.
• Must have reliable transportation due to travel requirements.
• Work in a hands‑on, industrial environment outside in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or technical degree program with concentration in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with CMMS platforms.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong CAD skills.
• Strong data analytics and management skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work efficiently with team members.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with facility layout tools.
• Interest in maintenance systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships