What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Build Technician Intern position at JTEKT North America?
JTEKT is seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Intern from Greenville Tech, or other local Technical college to work alongside Machine Build Technicians at JTEKT's North American HQ and Technical Center located on the CU-ICAR campus. We are willing to work around your school schedule.
What you will learn and do:
Gain experience with mechanical and electrical build of automated manufacturing equipment
Learn to read wiring schematics and plumbing diagrams for automated equipment
Gain knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems; as well as the ability to troubleshoot custom automated equipment
Basic configuration/startup of electrical controls hardware (PLC, distributed I/O, air manifolds, etc.)
Mechanical Assembly: Assemble mechanical parts and devices, including motors, sensors, cylinders, custom fabricated components; mechanically assemble and align precision mechanisms; install/plumb pneumatic devices and mechanisms; determine optimum routing for hoses and wiring
Electrical Wiring: Route wiring between machine devices and electrical enclosures; terminate wiring appropriately as needed; understand codes & requirements for electrical wiring; layout and install wireways and cable trays;
Pneumatics: Plumb/route pneumatic valves and cylinders. Gain basic understanding of pneumatic schematics and best practices.
General Fabrication: fabricate custom components from sheet metal, extruded aluminum, polycarbonate and other materials; weld and paint components
Provide support as needed for equipment built/installed in manufacturing facilities by the Production Engineering Mechatronics Group.
Education and Experience:
Seeking current students of Engineering, Machine Tool Technology, or Mechatronics Associate Engineering Programs.
Must be willing to work with close tolerances, be a team player, and an enthusiastic learner with a strong desire to grow skills and exceed customer expectations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Walking, stooping, climbing may be required for daily work in the shop or in manufacturing plants. Lifting, pushing, pulling 50 lbs or heavier objects may be required. Bending and twisting will be required to access difficult to reach machinery components. Position requires working with power tools, and may involve sanding/grinding and other processes that create loud noises/fumes. PPE to protect vision, hearing, hands, and safety shoes are required.
