Materials Intern

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. offers a paid internship designed to add practical, relevant experience in mining and engineering fields.

As a Materials Intern, you will assist with quarry operations, maintenance, quality control, and administrative tasks while learning product applications and supporting sales teams. Majors applicable include Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, and other engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support safety protocols and adhere to OSHAsafety rules across lines of business.
• Observe and assist with daily quarry operations and equipment tasks.
• Assist maintenance teams with basic mechanical tasks and upkeep.
• Learn product applications and assist sales/customer service as needed.

Skills

Attendance punctuality

Safety adherence

English communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driver’s license

Education

Current enrollment GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

Peckham’spaidInternshipProgramisdesignedtoaddpractical,relevantexperiencetoyourfieldofstudywhilewelcomingyouintoourfamilybychoiceculture.AsaMaterialsIntern,youwill:

• Assistwithday-to-dayquarryoperations,includingexposuretodrilling,blastingpreparation,mobileequipmentoperations,andplantstartup/shutdownproceduresundersupervision.
• Supportplantoperationsandmaintenanceactivitiesbyobservingandassistingwithpreventativemaintenance,equipmentinspections,conveyorandscreenoperations,andgeneralplantcleanup.
• Participateinqualitycontrolprocesses,includingproductsampling,requiredquarrytesting,anddocumentationofresultstosupportconsistentproductquality.
• Assistmaintenanceteamswithbasicmechanicaltasks,includingweldingandcuttingprocedures,equipmentrepairs,andschedulingmaintenanceactivitiestoimproveplantavailability.
• Gainexposuretosalesandcustomerservicefunctionsbylearningproductapplications,supportingthesalesprocess,andinteractingwithplantcustomersasappropriate.
• Supportadministrativeandofficefunctions,includingscalesystemoperation,paperworkflow,reporting,purchaseorders,workorders,andrequisitions.
• Assistdistrictanddivisionalofficeteamswithbusinessoperationssuchascapitalplanning,accountingcodes,procurement,environmentalcompliance,andtechnicalservices.
• Participateinleadershipdevelopmentactivities,includingprojectmanagement,teamcollaboration,meetingparticipation,andpresentationstoplantordivisionalleadership.
• Followallsafety,environmental,andcompanypolicieswhileworkinginquarry,plant,andofficeenvironments.

MajorsapplicabletothisinternshipopportunityincludeMiningEngineering,CivilEngineering,andotherengineeringmajors.

Essential Functions:

1. Safety.Protectfriendsandfamily--AtPeckham,safetyisourpriority.Willingnesstolearnandfollowallsafetyguidelinesacrossourdifferentlinesofbusinessandevenincorporateoffices.
2. Integrity.Executeworkwithhonest,apositiveattitudeandproductiveapproach.Experiencealearningenvironmentwherequestionsarewelcomed.
3. Dedication.Contributeprofessionalworkinatimelyandorganizedmannerasoutlinedinasyllabus.Workwithmastersthatcontinuouslyseektobethebesttheycanbe.
4. Efficiency.Collaborationandcreatevaluethroughemployeeengagement,sustainability,andstakeholderpartnershipstodeliverthebestresults.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

• 1.ExcellentAttendanceandPunctuality.
• 2.Strictadherencetoallsafetyprotocol,OSHAsafetyrulesandregulationrequired.
• 3.Currentenrollmentatanaccreditedcollegeoruniversitywitha3.0orhigherGPA
• 6.ProficientwrittenandverbalEnglishcommunicationskills
• 7.Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills.Attentiontodetailandacommitmenttoquality.
• 8.Strongcommunicationskills,bothwrittenandverbal,andtheabilitytoworkcollaborativelyinateamenvironment.
• 9.ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Excel,PowerPoint,Word).
• 10.Musthaveavaliddriver'slicenseandreliabletransportation.
• 11.LegalrighttoworkintheU.S.

Pleasenote:Theprogramisscheduledtorunforapproximatelytenweeks,Monday,June7,2027throughFriday,August6,2027,butcanbeflexibletothestudent’sneeds.

Other Duties:

Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,dutiesorresponsibilitiesthatarerequiredoftheemployeeforthisjob.Duties,responsibilities,andactivitiesmaychangeatanytimewithorwithoutnotice.

Travel:

PositionmayrequiresometravelbypersonalvehicletoofficesthroughoutthestateofNewYork,andNewEnglandbasedontheneedsofthebusiness.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Workenvironmentisdependentuponinternshipplacementandmayoperateinbothaprofessionalofficeorphysicalworkenvironment.Theprofessionalworkenvironmentismostlysedentary,outsideoftravel.

Thisinternshipwillalsoinvolveheavyworkthatincludesheavylifting,workingnearmovingmechanicalpartsandloudequipment,theabilitytositorstandforlongperiodsoftimeaswellaslifting,pulling,bending,kneeling,squatting,climbing,walking,reaching,driving,andrepetitivemotion.

Values:

AtPeckham,youwillexperienceourvalueswhereveryouwork:corporateoffices,plants,quarries,orpavingoperations.Weshareacommonsetofvalues-safety,integrity,dedication,andefficiencywhichareembeddedinhowweshowupeveryday.Oursisaculturewhereweprotectfamilyandfriends,ourwordisourbond,wearecommittedtoserveandresultsmatter.Ourvaluesarethefoundationofourgrowth,andwebelievewillpavethewayforfuturesuccess.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.