Industrial Maintenance Intern: Inventory & CMMS

Vesuvius North America; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America is offering an internship focused on inventory organization and maintenance support in Illinois. You will assist with organizing inventory across multiple areas, support large-scale projects, and contribute to the creation of maintenance Standard Work Instructions.

The role emphasizes hands-on tasks, data entry in CMMS and Excel, and collaboration with supervisors. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related fields, have strong attention to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; second-year standing or higher.
• Coursework dealing with mechanical systems, maintenance practices, or related technical areas preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn the CMMS system.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks in a maintenance environment (majority of tasks will involve dirty or physically demanding work).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization and management of inventory across multiple areas (Maintenance storeroom, VMI room, Mix plant warehouse mezzanine).
• Support completion of large-scale inventory and organization projects.
• Contribute to development of Standard Work Instructions for PM and routine repairs during plant shutdowns.
• Perform accurate data entry into CMMS and Microsoft Excel.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure documentation accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

CMMS learning

Hands-on tasks

Problem solving

Legal work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintnce Tech or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vesuvius North America is offering an internship focused on inventory organization and maintenance support in Illinois. You will assist with organizing inventory across multiple areas, support large-scale projects, and contribute to the creation of maintenance Standard Work Instructions.

The role emphasizes hands-on tasks, data entry in CMMS and Excel, and collaboration with supervisors. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related fields, have strong attention to