Maintenance Intern - Machinist

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Intern to work hands-on with the maintenance team, assisting maintenance, engineering and production in a lean manufacturing setting. You will learn machining and rebuilding of components, use precision measuring tools, and study drawings and diagrams as part of the industrial maintenance program.

The internship requires enrollment in a two-year technical program with a 2.75 GPA, offering On-the-Job Training and a pathway to practical,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university/college/trade school pursuing at least a two-year technical degree in machining or equivalent area and have completed the first year of core technical courses.
• Required GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work minimum 20 hours beginning Summer 2027.
• Part-time during the school semester or full-time up to 40 hours/week during the summer (up to 1,000 hours per year).
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for maintenance, engineering, and production.
• Support focus on safe, reliable, and cost-effective production in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) with designated team members.
• Safely perform assigned tasks competently and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Onboard as a maintenance trainee intern and work with the maintenance team and supervisors.
• Learn to use precision measuring instruments, drawings, and diagrams.
• Learn to machine and rebuild mechanical components.
• Perform duties as needed to support the plant.

Education

Pursuing at least a two-year technical degree in machining

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Drawings/diagrams

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Job Summary

This individual will be able to apply hands on technical application in maintenance related fields. Responsibilities will be working hands on with maintenance craftsmen to utilize their technical training in an industrial application. Projects include but not limited to machining mechanical components for in-house rebuilds to support maintenance, rebuilding components for the area maintenance departments, and repairing/rebuilding cylinders. Application of safety and maintenance procedures will be required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE INTERN

• The Maintenance intern will provide support for maintenance, engineering, and production.
• Support will focus on safe, reliable, and cost-effective production in a lean manufacturing environment.
• The intern program provides On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plan working with designated team members.
• Safely performs assigned tasks competently and efficiently.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• The selected candidate will be onboarded as a maintenance trainee intern and will work with our current maintenance team and supervisors in an industrial maintenance discipline.
• Will learn how to utilize precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams.
• Will learn to machine and rebuild mechanical components.
• Perform duties as needed in support of the plant.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university/college/trade school and be pursuing at least a two-year technical degree in a machining discipline or equivalent area and have completed the first year of core technical courses.
• Required cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work minimum 20 hours beginning Summer 2027.
• Hours will be based on a part-time work schedule during the school semester and/or a full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week during the summer up to a maximum of 1,000 hours during any 12-month period.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.

PREFERRED FOR THE MAINTENANCE INTERN

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Willing to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment.

Benefits

• Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets.

Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications.

Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete "powder-to-part" solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

Learn more Carpenter Technology Corporation is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. We will work to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to 5 business days.