Plant Maintenance Intern

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Janesville, WI is hiring a Plant Maintenance Intern to support the maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role provides hands-on exposure to preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and facility upkeep under supervision.

The internship targets students pursuing industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, welding, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to learn and work safely under supervision.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Previous hands-on shop experience or exposure to welding is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance team with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of manufacturing equipment.
• Learn basic operation and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate observations to qualified maintenance personnel.
• Support planned maintenance activities and equipment improvement projects under supervision.
• Assist with basic fabrication, welding, equipment installation, and component replacement when trained, authorized, and supervised.
• Learn to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Use approved hand tools, power tools, meters, and material-handling equipment safely and as directed.
• Document completed work, inspection findings, parts used, and follow-up needs assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and other learning opportunities related to plant maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Industrial maintenance program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We’re hiring a Plant Maintenance Intern to join County Materials in Janesville, WI.

Job Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Intern supports the maintenance team in promoting safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. Under the guidance of experienced maintenance team members, this role gains hands‑on exposure to preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and facility upkeep in a fast‑paced production environment.

This internship is designed for a student interested in developing practical skills in industrial maintenance. The intern will work closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and safety teams while learning about mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fabrication, and welding systems. All assigned work will be completed within the intern’s training and authorization and with appropriate supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist maintenance team members with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of manufacturing equipment.
• Learn the basic operation and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Help identify equipment issues and communicate observations to qualified maintenance personnel.
• Support planned maintenance activities and equipment improvement projects under supervision.
• Assist with basic fabrication, welding, equipment installation, and component replacement when trained, authorized, and supervised.
• Learn to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Use approved hand tools, power tools, meters, and material-handling equipment safely and as directed.
• Document completed work, inspection findings, parts used, and follow‑up needs assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and other learning opportunities related to plant maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Production Support
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Time Management
• Effective Communication
• Safety Mindedness

Experience & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, mechanical technology, welding, electrical systems, or a related field
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing equipment and industrial maintenance
• Ability and willingness to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work safely under supervision.
• Effective communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Previous coursework, shop experience, welding exposure, or experience using hand and power tools is preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards.
• Work in a noisy environment.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Sitting
• Carrying / Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
• Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Squatting / Crouching / Kneeling / Bending
• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder

Safety Equipment:

Required safety equipment: Steel Toe or composite shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, face shield, welding jacket, welding gloves, and more.
Where and when used: At all times while on the manufacturing plant floor, at/near machines and maintenance shop.