Press Brake Intern – 2nd Shift (Paid, Climate‑Controlled)

Central PA Chamber; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS is seeking a driven intern for a 2nd shift role in New Columbia, PA. This paid internship focuses on machine operation, fabrication, and basic maintenance within a climate-controlled environment.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple fabrication processes while supporting a growing team. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a fabrication program and eager to learn, with opportunities for career growth as you develop practical skills on presses, cutting, and finishing

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Fabrication program at a Vocational Technical school or accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications and tooling instructions, and determines sequence of operations.
• Sets up and operates fabrication machines and equipment, including cutoff and band saws, shears, rolls, press brakes, CNC punch and laser.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder and positions work piece in holding device.
• Moves controls to position tool and work piece and set feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of work piece to specifications.
• Operates CNC grinder to sharpen tools.
• Keeps inventory control thru data input into AS400 system.
• Learns machine operation and basic preventative maintenance.
• Willing to learn to operate a press brake and cross-train on other equipment.

Job description

TPS is seeking a driven intern for a 2nd shift role in New Columbia, PA. This paid internship focuses on machine operation, fabrication, and basic maintenance within a climate-controlled environment.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple fabrication processes while supporting a growing team. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a fabrication program and eager to learn, with opportunities for career growth as you develop practical skills on presses, cutting, and finishing