Intern Machinist, Fabrication Services

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking a student to join its Fabrication Department as a Machinist Intern, onsite in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This 10–12-week position supports new product introduction (NPI) programs, including assembly fixtures, test equipment, prototype parts, and production tooling. The intern will build components supporting department and Operations goals and contribute to intercompany projects of low to medium complexity. Work may involve multiple activities across multiple projects, collaboration on project issues and resolution options, and coordination with technical resources on inter-functional projects. The role supports project schedule, cost, quality, and transferability to manufacturing, and involves determining technical goals for assignments and implementing corrective action plans.

The schedule can be arranged to accommodate school commitments, with work expected 2–3 days per week. The intern reports directly to the Fabrication Services Mechanical Design Team Lead.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing an education in Machining, Tool and Die, or equivalent knowledge in tooling, processing, part design, and tool design.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Creo, CAMWorks, and Cimatix.
• Experience with Stratasys and Bambu 3D printers.
• Familiarity with Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Knowledge of new product development processes, manufacturing assembly environments, and associated business systems.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan fabrication sequences for tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Operate conventional or CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to shape parts to specified dimensions and finishes.
• Work with internal engineers and external suppliers to resolve part-design and manufacturability issues using processing and design expertise.
• Verify finished-part dimensions, alignments, and clearances against specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Resolve complex process issues, reduce variation, and deploy best practices globally.
• Support NPI programs involving assembly fixtures, test equipment, prototype parts, and production tooling.
• Collaborate on projects to support schedule, cost, product and process quality, and transferability to manufacturing.
• Determine technical goals for assignments and establish and implement corrective action plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed