Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Intern
About The Position
Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is looking for motivated students who want to gain real hands-on experience working with industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment. As a Maintenance Intern, you will work alongside experienced technicians to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment. This internship is designed for students currently pursuing a degree or technical certificate in fields such as Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related program. Our goal is to provide meaningful on-the-job experience while helping interns build the skills needed to launch a career in industrial maintenance.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a technical certificate, associate, or bachelor’s program in: Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field
- Must be interested in pursuing a full-time maintenance technician role upon completion of their educational program
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
- Ability to work part-time, up to 25 hours per week
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with preventive maintenance on production and facility systems.
- Support repairs on equipment such as motors, conveyors, drives, packaging machines, robots, and temperature instrumentation.
- Help perform mechanical adjustments, part replacements, and equipment setup.
- Learn to read and understand electrical schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
- Observe and assist with diagnostics on PLC-controlled equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures, food safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Participate in plant rotations to gain exposure to different equipment and operations across our campus
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- an employer match 401k
- profit sharing plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
