What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Room Intern - Summer 2025 position at Welser Profile North America?
Provided Training & Mentorship
- Assigned an on-boarding buddy, mentor, and trainer.
- 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).
Hours and Schedule: Minimum 15hrs/week
- Hours are flexible based on the individual's school schedule.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced journey-person:
- Learns to read blueprints and use necessary measuring and inspection devices.
- Learns to cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using rules, and hand tools.
- Learns to lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables using vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
- Learns to set up and operate all manual and CNC tool room machines (CNC, Lathe, drill press, grinders, mills, etc.) for specific form tools, taps, drills or holders for grinding.
- Learns Wire EDM basics.
- Learns to produce spare parts associated with Tool Room and Operational needs.
- Learns to set up dies in presses.
- Learns SAP die storage management.
- Learns to instruct and communicate in a positive manner with operators and set-up personnel.
- 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.
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.
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.
