What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Lab Internship (Summer 2025) position at Beltservice Corp?
Company Overview
Beltservice Corporation is a family-owned business and a leading fabricator of custom conveyor belting. Every day, we stake our reputation on the durability, variety, and performance of the products we produce, committed to delivering high-quality products through innovation and excellence.
Core Values
Everything we do is with the intention of adding value, whether that’s through our products themselves to fulfill our customer commitments or developing our teams who are doing the work. We ultimately strive to provide a safe, positive, and compelling place to work for every person, and our Core Values guide us in this journey.
- Get it Done: Complete tasks with minimal supervision, solve problems with a positive attitude, and work collaboratively.
- Raise the Standard: Strive for continuous improvement, be open to learning and teaching, and aim to be the best in the industry.
- Do the Right Thing: Value honesty and integrity, see the big picture, and lead by example with humility and confidence.
- Passion for Service: Be responsive and dedicated to customers, and ensure promises are met.
The Work & The Team
As a Materials Lab Intern, you will work alongside our Materials Engineer to perform in-house material testing, ensuring product quality, optimizing fabrication processes, and supporting new business opportunities. Your work will directly contribute to product performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
The Materials Lab is responsible for:
- Testing and analyzing belts, raw materials, and components to maintain quality standards.
- Developing and improving laboratory testing procedures.
- Supporting manufacturing teams by validating product performance.
This is a hands-on role where you will work with laboratory and manufacturing equipment, gaining valuable practical experience in material science, quality control, and testing methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and test material samples using utility knives, cutting tools, and measurement devices.
- Conduct quality inspections on incoming belts and materials.
- Perform physical and mechanical testing on conveyor belt components.
- Log and analyze test data, using Microsoft Excel
- Assist in refining testing standards and lab procedures.
- Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to improve material evaluation.
Skills & Experience Recommended
- Mechanically inclined with an interest in materials testing.
- Basic understanding of measurement tools (calipers, dials, gauges, and scales).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve with minimal supervision.
- Confident using computers and familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Knowledge of belting, polymers, or materials science is a plus but not required.
Join The Team!
At Beltservice, we are committed to continuous improvement and scientific innovation. If you have a passion for materials science, quality control, and laboratory testing, this internship is an excellent opportunity to develop real-world skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Salary : $20
