Machinist Intern

Job Summary

The Machinist Intern position allows students pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry the opportunity to gain experience while completing their program.
Essential Functions – WHAT WE WILL TEACH YOU TO DO

Set up and operate computer numerical controls (CNC) on machining centers to fabricate parts.
Load parts in the machine, cycle machine and detect malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
Run production lots, communicate with co-workers regarding productions runs, and maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management or engineers.
Operate CNC Mills and/or Lathes with knowledge of multiple pallets and work coordinated systems as they apply to existing CNC machines.
Perform inspection of machined products and document results.
Analyze processes and provide solutions to problems while working on reducing setup and cycle times.
Complete and maintain paperwork for parts.
Assist in other work areas as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
Required

High School Diploma or equivalent GED
Enrolled in 1st year Machine Tool Technology or Automated Systems & Robotics Program
Communication proficiency
Math skills
Mechanical & Technical capacity

Preferred

Ability to read blueprints and build to specifications
Knowledge of CNC controllers and tools
Experience in a manufacturing environment

Shift/Hours: 1st or 2nd Shift Monday through Friday. Hours are flexible based on school schedule. 15 to 40 hours per week.

Shift Differential: 2nd Shift employees are eligible for a 20% shift differential on top of base pay.

Compensation: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $21.00 to $22.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

Reach by extending hands and arms
Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
Identify and distinguish colors