Mechanic - Intern

Freres Engineered Wood•Lyons, OR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Freres Engineered Wood is offering a Summer Internship position in the Fabrication Shop. These internships provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with industrial wood manufacturing equipment and other related processes. The first position will focus on participating in all aspects of fabrication and gaining insight into how fabricated parts are used across different departments. Depending on skills and knowledge exhibited, there may be opportunities for additional work within the Fabrication and Machine shop for both positions.

Requirements

Basic computer skills required.
Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work well in a team and follow safety protocols.
Willingness to learn different skills and apply them in various contexts.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to work in various environments, including dusty and noisy areas.

Responsibilities

Learn and assist in reading technical drawings for fabrication of industrial wood manufacturing equipment.
Perform and assist in material layout using framing squares, combination squares, tape measurers, and levels.
Operate tools and machinery including bandsaws, plasma cutters, CNC plasma cutting table, and more.
Learn to work with a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastic, and plexiglass.
Assist with the assembly and fabrication of large industrial machinery like conveyors, stairs, and augers.
Practice welding skills in multiple processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
Develop skills in pipe welding for hydraulic systems and the layout and installation of hydraulic piping.
Assist with equipment removal and installation, including chippers, conveyors, robots, etc.
Learn about mill production and efficiency improvements.
Use tape measures to take accurate measurements as needed for tasks.
Work 40+ hours per week.
Participate in all fabrication processes and understand how parts are used in other departments such as rolling stock and machinery.
Inventory materials, label items, perform data entry, and assist with organization tasks.
May perform additional work experience based on skills and needs.