Mechanical Technician Intern: Industrial Maintenance (Summer 2027)

Koch; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa is offering a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027. The internship emphasizes learning maintenance practices and hands-on work alongside seasoned technicians in an industrial setting.

You will gain experience maintaining rotating and fixed equipment, participate in preventive maintenance, and support reliability improvements while exploring welding and fabrication activities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a relevant degree, certificate, or training program.
• Willing and able to meet physical requirements and safety standards.
• Eligible for full-time employment in the United States by May 2029.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and reliable operation by performing preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment.
• Support repairs of fixed equipment such as vessels, exchangers, tanks, boilers.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot and improve uptime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Industrial environment experience

Education

Relevant degree/cert/training program

Job description

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa is offering a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027. The internship emphasizes learning maintenance practices and hands-on work alongside seasoned technicians in an industrial setting.

You will gain experience maintaining rotating and fixed equipment, participate in preventive maintenance, and support reliability improvements while exploring welding and fabrication activities.