Tool & Die Technician Intern: Hands-on Machining & Maintenance

EmergencyMD; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkhill, Inc. seeks a Tool & Die Technician Intern to support the maintenance team in learning how to repair, troubleshoot, and improve tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

Under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience with machine shop equipment, preventive maintenance, and basic tool fabrication. You will observe safe operations, learn to read blueprints, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to gain cross-department exposure.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical program, vocational school, or engineering/manufacturing program.
• Interest in machining, tooling, manufacturing, or mechanical systems.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or experience from school projects preferred.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in repairing and maintaining tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and machine shop equipment.
• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks for tooling and equipment while being supervised.
• Learn how to diagnose mechanical issues and observe corrective actions taken by experienced technicians.
• Help disassemble, inspect, and reassemble basic tooling components while shadowing senior staff.
• Receive training on operating manual machines such as mills, grinders, lathes, and drill presses.
• Practice reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings with guidance.
• Support simple fabrication or modification tasks under supervision.
• Use precision measuring tools after instruction to verify dimensions.
• Assist with die setups or changeovers by observing and performing basic tasks.

Skills

Machining curiosity

Hand tools familiarity

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

Technical program enrollment

Job description

Kirkhill, Inc. seeks a Tool & Die Technician Intern to support the maintenance team in learning how to repair, troubleshoot, and improve tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

Under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience with machine shop equipment, preventive maintenance, and basic tool fabrication. You will observe safe operations, learn to read blueprints, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to gain cross-department exposure.