Summer Mechanical Technician Intern - Hands-On

Koch Fertilizer, LLC; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa is offering a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 for a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will support the safe and reliable operation of a fertilizer facility by performing preventive maintenance and inspecting equipment.

You will learn precision maintenance, assist with installation and repair of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors, and help with fixed equipment like pressure vessels and boilers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of a fertilizer facility by performing preventive maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
• Learn precision maintenance practices while working alongside experienced technicians in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and other critical plant assets.
• Support repairs and inspections of fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces, and heaters.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, plan repairs, and improve plant reliability and uptime.
• Gain hands‑on experience using tools, equipment, and maintenance processes that are representative of the work performed by our full‑time mechanical technicians
• Gain exposure to a wide range of maintenance work, from general facility upkeep to complex equipment repairs, welding activities, and crane‑supported maintenance projects.
• Potential to assist with welding and fabrication activities, including basic repairs, equipment modifications, and maintenance projects.

Education

Relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program

Job description

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa is offering a Mechanical Technician Intern Summer 2027 for a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will support the safe and reliable operation of a fertilizer facility by performing preventive maintenance and inspecting equipment.

You will learn precision maintenance, assist with installation and repair of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors, and help with fixed equipment like pressure vessels and boilers.