What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Intern - Summer 2025 position at Welser Profile North America?
What Skills Will You Learn?
Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced maintenance technician:
- Learns the importance of machine/tool specific safety in all maintenance functions.
- Intro to major equipment including lathes, mills, secondary, cranes, hand/power tools.
- Intro to blueprints, hydraulics, basic electrical controls, etc.
- Intro to different types of welding and fabrication.
- Learns carpentry skills.
- Intro to SAP program.
- Reviewing maintenance planning, work orders, and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Learns Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for maintenance function and how this corresponds to overall company goals and performance.
- Complies with Safety and Quality requirements.
- Assists other departments as required.
- Perform assigned quality system functions as specified in QMS procedures.
- Observe established EHS regulations, procedures, and practices.
Hours and Schedule
- Minimum of 15hrs/week
- Hours are flexible based on the individual's school schedule.
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in high school.
- Currently enrolled in a trade school curriculum preferred.
Physical Requirements
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles and will work near moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to perform excessive walking, standing, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, and lifting.
- Ability to visually inspect parts and use of hands to use measuring gauges.
- Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently.
Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an exceptional place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
We believe a diverse workforce is a key driver of success for our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants of Welser Profile are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
