12-month Materials Science Intern - Quality Control

LOCATION:

- Posted on Aug 5, 2025

- Whitby, Ontario, Canada

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position will work out of our Quality Control (QC) department completing various administrative tasks and projects. Join our team as a Metallurgy Intern and immerse yourself in the dynamic environment of a steel mill. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, learn industry best practices, and develop skills in quality control processes. This position will be a full-time, 12-month long internship opportunity.

Please note important information regarding this job opportunity:

- This job opportunity is a 12-month contract position commencing September 2025. Candidates MUST be able to work the full 12-months at full-time capacity. We currently do not honour internships of a shorter duration.

- This job opportunity is tailored towards third year Bachelor's of Materials Science students currently enrolled at recognized accredited University. Candidates MUST be returning to full-time studies following this internship.

- This job opportunity is fully onsite. There are no opportunities for remote work. Candidates MUST be in commutable distance from the facility located at 1 Gerdau Court in Whitby, ON.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist in the testing and analysis of steel products to ensure quality standards are met. Verify and calibrate measuring equipment.

- Learn and apply metallurgical techniques to assess material properties and performance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and improve processes. Follow production and report routine results in Melt Shop and Rolling Mills.

- Support the development of innovative solutions for quality enhancement. Participate in new product development.

- Support investigation of customer claims.

- Prepare reports and documentation of findings and recommendations.

ABOUT US:

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

ABOUT G. START: GERDAU’S NEXT GENERATION

Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.

- Undergraduate entering third year.

- Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related from a recognized accredited college or university.

- Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).

- Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.

- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.

- Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of 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 potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com