High School Engineering Rotation

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
2172 M Ave.
Williamsburg, Iowa 52361

Session Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: varies

For over 50 years, we’ve taken pride in our products and worked hard to take row crop technology to the next level. We are in constant pursuit of the next big innovation as team members of all levels collaborate to design, build and market the world's finest planters, grain carts, and tillage equipment.

We are looking for those who are ready to work in a fast paced, innovated, and technology driven company.

Overview:

Students receive hands-on experience through a High School Internship program at Kinze Manufacturing Inc. Our program provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the work environment and the culture of an innovative, growing agricultural manufacturing company. The program provides a structured learning environment by establishing mentoring relationships between students and skilled industry professionals within Engineering.

Requirements:

Interest in Mechanical Engineering with a strong desire to learn about the product development process and manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Exposure to Solidworks or other 3D CAD software preferred

Creative problem solving

Mechanically inclined—familiar with common hand tools

Must be at least 16 years old and a high school Junior or Senior

Position Duties:

Tour the facility

Job shadow and mentor with Design and Test Engineers

Assist in developing designs of parts and assemblies as directed by mentor

Sketch, model and draw both in-house and outsourced parts as directed by mentor

Assist with product development tasks as directed by mentor

Analyze and determine whether design meets requirements

Assist with performing engineering tests on product

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing and office environment

Wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures

Standing and walking for extended periods of time

May require lifting, pushing, pulling of objects

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