Manufacturing Internship - 1st shift, $15.00hr

Stanley Black and Decker; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Mission, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Intern for a part-time, on-site role. The internship runs 10 to 12 weeks and provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes and engineering support.

You will observe, assist with calculations, data collection, inventory updates, and the creation of work instructions while learning from experienced engineers. The position requires enrollment in a four-year engineering program, junior or senior standing, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year college pursuing an engineering or related technical degree.
• Junior or Senior year required.
• Interest in manufacturing or engineering areas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn from engineers by observing manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with basic calculations, data collection, and analysis to support plant operations.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Help prepare and update inventory reports and production data.
• Contribute to creating and updating work instructions and standard procedures.
• Provide shop floor support and monitor production runs.
• Assist with material requests and inventory control on the floor.

Skills

Engineering curiosity

Analytical skills

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Excel

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Four-year college enrollment

Pursuing engineering degree

Junior or Senior standing

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mission, TX, United States

Part time

REQ-1000052318

Manufacturing Intern (Part - Time) On site

Hourly Pay: $15.00 hour

Location: Mission, Texas, USA

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Manufacturing Intern, you’ll be part of our Mission team working as an on-site employee. Our paid internship program typically runs 10 to 12 weeks and offers valuable insight into the manufacturing environment, with potential pathways to future full‑time career opportunities at Stanley Black & Decker.

You’ll get the Opportunity to gain hands‑on, real‑world experience with a leading manufacturer of power tools.

Engineering:

• Learn from experienced engineers by observing day-to-day manufacturing processes, equipment, and facility systems.
• Assist with basic engineering calculations, data collection, and analysis to support plant operations and improvement projects.
• Help support troubleshooting activities for mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility utilities.
• Assist with preparing and updating inventory reports and related data.
• Support the creation and revision of work instructions and standard procedures.
• Provide support on the shop floor, including collecting samples and helping monitor production runs.
• Help request and track resins and other materials needed for production.
• Assist with updating and maintaining production run information.
• Help verify material usage on the shop floor to support accurate inventory records.
• Organize and maintain department documents and records.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. In efforts to support local talent. You also have:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Junior or Senior standing required.
• Interest in manufacturing and/or engineering areas.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be available to work part‑time or full‑time during a Mon‑Fri 8am-4pm schedule.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and life as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.