Coop​/intern - Mechanical Engineer; Term

About Gerdau

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 28,000 employees and an installed capacity of over 25 million metric tons of steel, it is the largest recycler in Latin America and transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year.

Gerdau Long Steel North America leads mini‑mill steel production and steel recycling in North America.

An internship with Gerdau offers high learning agility and the opportunity to work with either our Engineering Team or the Maintenance & Reliability Team. The program provides on‑the‑job training, organization orientation, work assignments and projects with clear goals.

• Update equipment/facility drawings
• Work with outside vendors and consultants, assist in managing contractors
• Assist engineers on capex improvement projects
• Manage smaller non‑capex projects
• Plan maintenance jobs and order parts
• Design projects

• Completed at least two years of a degree program in a mechanical discipline
• Record of high academic achievement (minimum GPA 2.5; preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
• Experience with Solid Works design software;
  AutoCAD would be a benefit
• Well‑rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra‑curricular activities
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational qualities
• Ability to work independently and be a fast learner

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. There will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis that includes race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at  or