Intern Machinist, Fabrication Services

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking a student to join its Fabrication Department onsite in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a Machinist Intern. This is a 10–12-week position, reporting directly to the Fabrication Services Mechanical Design Team Lead. The work schedule can accommodate the student's school schedule, with working hours 2–3 days per week.

The intern will be a primary member of new product introduction (NPI) programs and support assembly fixtures, test equipment, prototype parts, and production tooling. The role involves building components in support of department and Operations strategic goals; working on intercompany projects of low to medium complexity and scope; and contributing to multiple and parallel activities across projects. The intern will collaborate with others to develop resolution options for project issues and work with technical resources on cross-functional projects to support schedule, cost, quality, and manufacturing transferability. The role also involves determining technical goals for assignments and implementing corrective action plans.

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; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.

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 sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Operate conventional or CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to specified dimensions and finishes.
• Use processing and design expertise to work with internal engineers and external suppliers to resolve part design and manufacturability issues.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts against specifications using instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Resolve complex process issues, reduce variation, and deploy best practices globally.
• Support NPI programs, assembly fixtures, test equipment, prototype parts, and production tooling.
• Build components in support of department and Operations strategic goals.
• Collaborate on project issues and cross-functional work, supporting project schedule, cost, quality, and transferability to manufacturing.
• Determine technical goals for assignments and establish and implement corrective action plans.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed