Fabricator Intern

Shield Casework • Kansas City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SHIELD is a Kansas City-based design and manufacturing company creating world-class products for the world’s best teams and facilities. Our work can be found in the locker rooms of the NBA, NFL, and NCAA’s top programs, and in the nation’s most innovative hospitals and medical centers. From custom athletic lockers to modern healthcare environments, we partner with elite organizations to design, engineer, and build spaces where champions and professionals perform at their best. At SHIELD, craftsmanship meets purpose — and every project is built with pride. Our Summer Internship Program is geared towards students interested in the manufacturing of custom cabinets, casework, and locker rooms. The Fabricator Internship is an hourly (non-exempt), full-time opportunity that runs from June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Fabricator Intern will work in all phases of fabrication for each of our unique projects specifically designed for our clients. The Fabricator has a direct impact on how each product is crafted and delivered to the client. You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals.

Requirements

• Ability to read CAD drawings is preferred
• Knowledge of fractions, decimals- both standard and metric
• Ability to use various measuring tools
• Knowledge of fabrication shop procedures
• Ability to work solo and as part of a project team
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch all day and frequently lift or move items up to 75 pounds

Responsibilities

• Possess an eye for quality and detail and desire to work on cool projects
• Must be willing to do all phases of fabrication
• Always maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Operates power tools, fabrication machines, and/or life equipment and material
• Work and collaborate as a team to complete projects on a timely schedule
• Takes direction well and is a self-starter
• Improves processes when necessary
• Fulfills production duties assigned as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees