Machining Intern: Hands-on Toolmaking & Growth

Overton Industries; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401k with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Overton Industries is seeking a Machining Intern to develop foundational skills through a structured apprenticeship program. This full-time internship combines classroom learning with hands-on shop experience under a seasoned toolmaker, preparing you for a career in precision manufacturing and toolmaking.

You will learn industrial mathematics, blueprint reading, machining theory, and safety fundamentals while gaining practical experience operating lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, jig

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work.
• Ability to read and interpret basic measurements (rulers, calipers, micrometers).
• Participation in vocational programs, trade classes, or STEM courses is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Learns industrial mathematics, blueprint reading, and machining theory.
• Studies materials, machining principles, speeds, feeds, and shop safety fundamentals.
• Works under the direct supervision of an experienced tool maker to develop skills.
• Gains practical experience in basic shop operations including sawing, drilling, filing, and material preparation.
• Learns safe operation and setup of key equipment, including lathes, milling, surface grinders, jig grinders, and EDM machines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on technical work

Reading measurements

Vocational programs beneficial

Education

High school or pursuing machining education

1-3+ years in related manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Overton Industries is seeking a Machining Intern to develop foundational skills through a structured apprenticeship program. This full-time internship combines classroom learning with hands-on shop experience under a seasoned toolmaker, preparing you for a career in precision manufacturing and toolmaking.

You will learn industrial mathematics, blueprint reading, machining theory, and safety fundamentals while gaining practical experience operating lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, jig