Mechanical Maintenance Intern — Hands-On Lean Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k with company contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Intern in Reading, PA to work hands-on with the maintenance team on machine rebuilding, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, print reading and equipment installation in a lean manufacturing environment.

The program emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and collaboration with production and engineering on lean projects, offering real-world experience in industrial maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college/trade school and pursuing at least a two-year technical degree in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent area.
• Required cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to work minimum 20 hours beginning Summer 2027 (part-time during school; up to 40 hours/week in summer).
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs assigned tasks competently and efficiently.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Onboarded as maintenance trainee intern and work with current maintenance team and supervisors in an industrial maintenance discipline.
• Learn to locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and/or electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams.
• Learn to remove/replace defective parts by disassembling machinery, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
• Assist in controlling downtime by performing routine preventative maintenance requirements, daily equipment inspections, and monitoring machine performance.
• Perform duties as needed in support of the plant.

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Intern in Reading, PA to work hands-on with the maintenance team on machine rebuilding, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, print reading and equipment installation in a lean manufacturing environment.

The program emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and collaboration with production and engineering on lean projects, offering real-world experience in industrial maintenance and continuous improvement.