G.Start Internship
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Job Description
About Gerdau:
Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company with operations in 10 countries and over 30,000 employees. Its North American divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for various markets including agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing. They operate ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada, utilizing efficient and clean production practices, including electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, making their steel a greener option. The company boasts over 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry.
Job Description: G.Start Internship Program
Gerdau’s G.Start program is a paid internship designed to develop students for future technical and managerial positions within the company. The program is project-focused and emphasizes mutual benefit. Gerdau seeks diverse and inclusive candidates with a strong desire for personal and professional growth within a global company.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Academic Background: Undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year, pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Metallurgy Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, with a 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Skills and Attributes: High learning agility, adaptability, a consistent drive to outperform in diverse settings, strong leadership potential, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving abilities. Experience with leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular activities is a plus.
• Legal Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring sponsorship.
• Opportunities to Learn: Interns will gain experience with software such as the Microsoft suite, CAPEX, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
Responsibilities: The specific responsibilities will depend on the project assigned but will generally involve contributing to ongoing projects and initiatives within Gerdau’s operations. The internship is project-focused, offering practical experience and contributing meaningfully to the company.
