Internship – Smelter Mechanical Engineer

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

About the Role

The Smelter Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical improvement initiatives across the smelting operation.

This role provides hands‑on experience with industrial mechanical systems, including process equipment, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

The intern will work alongside engineers and maintenance teams to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and safety while gaining exposure to real‑world engineering applications in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities



* Assist with multiple small‑scale mechanical projects, including improvements to process equipment and production systems.


* Support troubleshooting, assessments, and documentation related to pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.


* Conduct field observations, collect technical data, and support equipment enhancement activities.


* Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams to implement mechanical improvements.


* Participate in planning, coordination, and execution of assigned engineering tasks.

Working Conditions



* Work takes place in a heavy industrial smelting environment, including active production areas.


* Exposure to heat, noise, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery.


* May require walking, climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, and working near operating equipment.


* Standard weekday schedule with occasional variations based on project needs.

Environmental Responsibilities



* Follow all site environmental policies and regulatory requirements.


* Support mechanical projects that contribute to reduced environmental impact, improved equipment efficiency, or more sustainable operations.


* Maintain environmentally responsible work habits in all field and shop activities.

Safety Responsibilities



* Comply with all smelter safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.


* Participate in equipment safety assessments, particularly involving mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.


* Demonstrate safe work practices during field tasks, equipment evaluations, and project execution.

What you can bring to the role

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Minimum Qualifications



* Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program.


* Interest in industrial mechanical systems and real‑world engineering applications.

Preferred Qualifications



* Exposure to mechanical system design, hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial equipment reliability through coursework or projects.
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