Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Prince Industries is seeking a motivated student majoring in Engineering or a related field to join the team this summer. The internship will provide an opportunity to shadow Prince's experienced engineering team and gain exposure to the daily operations of a growing manufacturing company.

This is an onsite position located at our facility in Carol Stream.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Operates production machinery to print specifications.
• Performs a variety of tasks by using established guidelines with limited judgement to perform functions of the job.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect production parts for any defects and reports defects to immediate supervisor.
• Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Required to use statistical process control techniques.
• Relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Reads blueprints for such information as dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T)
• Reads and interprets the Job Traveler for such information as number of workpieces to be machined, job rate, sequence of operation, etc..
• Understands and follows Prince Industries quality certifications (i.e. ISO, QS) as relates to position.
• Independently perform all job duties of machine operation with little or no instruction required such as:     
• Machine startup
• Adjust tooling to maintain proper sizes
• Replace broken or worn tooling
• Identify non-functioning safety equipment or unsafe conditions
• Conduct daily preventative maintenance checks to include proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans the machine as needed, etc.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required  (Doc: PQ01F03).
• Completes necessary job related paperwork to include tags, inspection documents, production log, etc...
• Cleans all spills and noticeable grease spots on floor in shop.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality, protection and storage of the completed product (ex: layer packing, rust preventative oils, box weight, etc.)
• Identify necessary tooling required for safe and efficient daily operation. (i.e. insert changes, drills, work holding, etc..)
• Proficient in the use of  basic inspection equipment (including height gauge and optical comparators)
• Able to begin simple machine set ups and/or machine adjustments as needed  (ex: remove and/or set tools or diamonds, reset jaws, collets, guides, etc.)
• Transports finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated on the Job Traveler.
• Maintains established production rate as indicated on the Job Traveler and reports any discrepancies immediately to department supervisor.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools, etc.
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers to meet production needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills required in order to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within production field.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required..
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud, in which hearing protection is required.