Machining Internship / Machine Shop Internship

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Machine Shop Intern for a 3 month internship at the manufacturing facility in Spring Grove, IL. The Internship is designed in such a way to allow students to experience a “hands-on” approach to learning in various facets of the manufacturing industry. Students have the opportunity to learn in a modern production facility where they will be introduced to valuable knowledge in the industrial fields and forging industry. This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing field and gain technical skills. This Program Offers: Paid Compensation Professional Career Development and Mentoring Real World Problem Solving Meaningful Project Work Collaborative Work Environment Flexible Scheduling Around Class Schedule Anticipated Projects and Daily Tasks include: Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team; practice documentation and project management skills; utilize Lean Six Sigma / 5S / Lean Manufacturing and related tools Work 1-on-1 with experienced Machinists to learn CNC Machining of products of variety of sizes, shapes, and materials Visually inspect materials for flaws and defects. Read machining technical drawings and work orders. Acquire the skills to perform start-up, safety checks, part layout, monitor CNC/Lathe equipment for correct operation and shut-down processes on machines. Identify machine set up, tools and materials needed. Interpret machining symbols and procedures. Gain experience in documenting equipment use and/or operational problems and communicating it to the proper personnel. Learn when dimensional inspections are required, the process and dimensional measuring of parts. CNC Machining Asset Types: Horizontal Lathes, Vertical Lathes, 5-axis Horizontal Boring Mills, and more! Materials potentially worked with: Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, and more!

Requirements

Active student enrolled higher education programs in precision machining, finished machining, or similar
Ability to work minimum 30 hours a week in shop floor environment – Flexible schedule around coursework
Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and apply manufacturing and industry knowledge and think critically.
Must have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all personnel.
Project Management
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs

Responsibilities

Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team
Visually inspect materials for flaws and defects
Read machining technical drawings and work orders
Acquire the skills to perform start-up, safety checks, part layout, monitor CNC/Lathe equipment for correct operation and shut-down processes on machines
Identify machine set up, tools and materials needed
Interpret machining symbols and procedures
Gain experience in documenting equipment use and/or operational problems and communicating it to the proper personnel
Learn when dimensional inspections are required, the process and dimensional measuring of parts