What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Internship - Summer 2025 position at Welser Profile North America?
Provided Training & Mentorship
- Assigned an onboarding buddy, mentor, and trainer
- OSHA 10: A ten-hour course in general industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor;
- Instructions on how to operate specific tools;
- Review of safety and health hazards in the workplace;
- Opportunity for full-time employment post-graduation;
- Continuous education opportunities on-the-job and paid for training and schooling (state-certified apprenticeship programs).
- Paid for Machine Operator Journeyman Program through Lorain County Community College (LCCC)
Hours and Schedule: Minimum 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 (CNC Machining, HVAC, etc.)
- Some in manufacturing, mechanical trades, or experience involving mathematical calculations/blueprint reading required.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Continued Growth and Exposure each Semester in the following areas:
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Mill Operations · Shadowing Entry Line Operator o Understanding entry systems · Shadowing Production Associates o Basic packaging o Understanding product quality · Shadowing Mill Technicians o Learning ERP / SAP o Basic Blueprint reading o GD&T o Eddy current technology o Learning control systems - PLCs · Shadowing Area Manager o Learning about material flow in a value stream o Lean manufacturing – continuous improvement o Scheduling o People leadership o Inventory management |
Secondary Operations · Shadowing Production Associates o Learning punch presses o Shadowing bender o Shadowing lasers o Basic packaging o Understanding product quality · Shadowing Area Manager o Lean manufacturing – continuous improvement o Scheduling o People leadership o Inventory management · Finalization Technicians o Blueprint reading o Basic movements of axis o GD&T o Quality Measuring Tools – micrometers, calipers
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Operations – Senior Year · Refresher of year 1 · Pre-Apprentice: Production Associate 1 Qualification Program:
Train to become a Mill Operator and gain this prestigious skill set
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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.
