Steel Dynamics
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Columbus, MS, US · Intern · Internship
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Subsidiary Aluminum Dynamics Overview What Does Steel Dynamics Do?
- Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap.
- Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- This approach allows interns to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and see the immediate impact of their work.
- By combining technical analysis, CAD design, and process improvement projects with practical mechanical maintenance, Steel Dynamics provides interns with a unique opportunity to develop both engineering expertise and practical skills that are highly valued in the industry.
- Employee Discounts Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics' nationwide partner network.
- Design and fabricate simplified slag doors using CAD software and collaborate with external fabricators to produce parts; develop and install a custom slag chute to reduce buildup on the melt deck, improving safety and operational flow.
- Install platform walkways to improve accessibility and operator safety; perform measurements and thermal expansion calculations to ensure structural integrity over time and prevent cracking or misalignment.
- Build and modify scrap chutes to eliminate recurring clogging issues; identify and address mechanical causes such as chute lip design; research and recommend safer lubricants like liquid graphite to replace hydraulic fluid, reducing fire risk and improving environmental safety.
- Conduct research and development (R&D) on equipment improvements, such as sourcing and testing new wheels for rotary hearth furnaces, evaluating more accessible designs for machinery components, and collaborating with maintenance teams for installation and testing.
Compensation
- Aluminum Dynamics is developing a state-of-the-art, 650,000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, supported by two satellite recycled aluminum slab centers.
- Employee Assistance Program Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
- Competitive Pay Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.
Benefits
- Internship Benefits Furnished Housing Free of Cost Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
This listing is sourced directly from Steel Dynamics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.