Design Internship

MSI Mold Builders • Cedar Rapids, IA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover how an internship with MSI could challenge you to explore new possibilities.

Since 1971, industries around the world have turned to MSI to design and build molds of exceptional accuracy and durability. Our dedication to the highest quality mold design and building standards is part of our mission to lead the industry in the design and production of value added plastic molds.

Our customers rely on us to design and build various types of steel and aluminum molds for injection, structural foam, rim, blow, gas assist and structural web processes. We also design and build aluminum injection molds for limited production runs.

Today MSI serves customers in the computer, business machine, medical diagnostics, material handling, sporting goods, lawn and garden, appliance, consumer electronics, heavy equipment and transportation industries.

MSI believes that one of the strongest components to our future success lies in the development of new talent. The goal of our internship program is to provide students with an opportunity to explore careers in the field of Advanced Manufacturing; and, to help them determine their interest and capabilities in the various careers in this field. The internship will provide hands-on learning experiences for students at the company facilities as well as help them develop interpersonal and technical skill sets that are necessary to be successful in today's workforce.

Internships are paid and the hours are flexible based on school work load and extra- curricular school programs. Participation in MSI's internship program does not guarantee regular employment will be offered at the completion of the internship. An internship can be terminated at any time, for example, if an intern does not show advancement in skills, demonstrates poor interpersonal skills, has poor attendance and/or punctuality, or if business conditions change.

Requirements

• Students entering their senior year in high school and older are eligible to apply for an internship.
• Interns under age 18 must have a parent co-sign the internship agreement.
• Students accepted into an approved Advanced Manufacturing related program
• A positive "can do" attitude, punctuality, ability to stay on task, ability to communicate effectively and a willingness to learn and ask questions are critical attributes of a successful employee.

Nice To Haves

• Students should obtain eligibility verification before enrolling in any classes for which they will seek reimbursement.
• Valid receipts and transcripts will be required for reimbursement.
• A student will be eligible for reimbursement of expenses actually incurred any grants , scholarships or other financial assistance will be deducted prior to calculation of the reimbursement amount.

Responsibilities

• Exposed to all areas of MSI's production and engineering areas.
• Assigned tasks that are not directly related to operating machinery but will be of value to the organization. Examples may include electrode mounting, helping with set ups, maintenance work, print scanning, etc.
• Begin training in the components and manual machining areas, such as lathes and mills.
• Duties may also include saw cutting, benching, and maintenance work.
• Engineering students will begin color coding wire frame models, gain exposure to the manufacturing process and machining.
• Begin training on 2D machines.
• Detailing work will be added to the duties of engineering students.
• Develop an understanding of mold making and the manufacturing process that MSI follows.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Adhere to company policies governing confidentiality.
• Assume personal responsibility for his/her actions and activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with company employees, customers, etc.
• Utilize a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded approach to the policies, procedures and work.
• Develop a self-awareness in regard to attitudes, values, behaviors, etc. that influence your work and relationships.
• Demonstrate a team player attitude and a willingness to assist with all tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Internships are paid
• the hours are flexible based on school work load and extra- curricular school programs.
• Educational benefits including payments for tuition, fees and books.
• Reimbursement will be issued at the completion of a class for which eligibility was verified IF the student achieved a grade of a "B" or above and attended at least 90% of classroom instruction.
• The annual reimbursement is limited to $5,250 for undergraduate degrees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED