Operations Intern - Hands-On Plant Experience

GOTAFE; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

GOTAFE in Dodge City, KS seeks an operator trainee to support daily plant operations, monitor production equipment, and assist with troubleshooting. The role involves hands-on learning in a manufacturing setting and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

Applicants should be enrolled in a related program and able to join full-time by May 2028, with physical requirements including outdoor work, lifting, and shift work. Education assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a related degree, certificate, technical or vocational program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Perform operational rounds, monitor process conditions, and record data.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, reliability, and process engineers to identify issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operating procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Engage in projects/tasks typical for full-time operators.

Education

Degree/Certificate in Instrumentation and Controls or related field

Job description

GOTAFE in Dodge City, KS seeks an operator trainee to support daily plant operations, monitor production equipment, and assist with troubleshooting. The role involves hands-on learning in a manufacturing setting and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

Applicants should be enrolled in a related program and able to join full-time by May 2028, with physical requirements including outdoor work, lifting, and shift work. Education assistance is offered.