Machining Intern (Technical College Student Level), Part-Time

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Eau Claire, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

RIVERSIDE is a precision machining company in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. The company describes its culture as stable, safe, clean, challenging, and invested in employee growth. RIVERSIDE is seeking a part-time Machining Intern for second shift. This role gives technical-school students studying machining or industrial subjects an opportunity to gain manufacturing experience while supporting machine unloading and special projects. The intern will operate a variety of machining equipment, inspect parts, carry out quality checks, and keep the work area organized. Simple setups and troubleshooting may be performed only under the supervision of a full-time machinist mentor. The intern is responsible for the quality of the parts produced and must conduct themselves consistently with company values, policies, and standards of conduct.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing, or Industrial program.
High school diploma or GED.
0–1 year of related experience.
Understanding of machining equipment.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Run a variety of machines, including verticals, horizontals, Swiss machines, and turning machines.
Understand runout, tool-length stick-outs, and selection of the proper holder for the tool’s operation.
Inspect parts using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and height stands.
Straighten plates and parts as needed using an arbor press or other methods.
Perform simple setups and troubleshooting when supervised by a full-time machinist mentor.
Perform periodic quality checks as described in operation layouts.
Read and understand blueprints, job routings, tooling instructions, and standard charts specifying dimensions, tolerances, fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Ensure the quality of parts produced.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself consistently with the company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.