Machine Build Technician Intern

Jtekt North America Corp • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

JTEKT is seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Intern from Greenville Tech, or other local Technical college to work alongside Machine Build Technicians at JTEKT's North American HQ and Technical Center located on the CU-ICAR campus. We are willing to work around your school schedule.

Requirements

• Seeking current students of Engineering, Machine Tool Technology, or Mechatronics Associate Engineering Programs
• Must be willing to work with close tolerances
• Be a team player
• An enthusiastic learner with a strong desire to grow skills and exceed customer expectations

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with mechanical and electrical build of automated manufacturing equipment
• Learn to read wiring schematics and plumbing diagrams for automated equipment
• Gain knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems; as well as the ability to troubleshoot custom automated equipment
• Basic configuration/startup of electrical controls hardware (PLC, distributed I/O, air manifolds, etc.)
• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble mechanical parts and devices, including motors, sensors, cylinders, custom fabricated components; mechanically assemble and align precision mechanisms; install/plumb pneumatic devices and mechanisms; determine optimum routing for hoses and wiring
• Electrical Wiring: Route wiring between machine devices and electrical enclosures; terminate wiring appropriately as needed; understand codes & requirements for electrical wiring; layout and install wireways and cable trays
• Pneumatics: Plumb/route pneumatic valves and cylinders. Gain basic understanding of pneumatic schematics and best practices
• General Fabrication: fabricate custom components from sheet metal, extruded aluminum, polycarbonate and other materials; weld and paint components
• Provide support as needed for equipment built/installed in manufacturing facilities by the Production Engineering Mechatronics Group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree