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Worthington Enterprises

Engineering Intern

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

... Engineer with critical projects and sustaining support. The position will assist with / take on lab ... Intern will have exposure to the design, manufacturing, and commercialization processes.

Igus Bearings Inc

Engineering Intern

Rumford, RI · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

As an Engineering Intern, you will support our engineering team with critical data management and design documentation initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in engineering ...

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Safety Engineer Intern

Worthington Enterprises

West Warwick, RI

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

326th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Summary 

Safety Engineering Intern needed to help with our training and controls of hazardous energy. The position will assist with reviewing hazardous energy source, writing controlled documents, and developing training boards. In addition, this individual will be interfacing with other members in the organization, as well as external team members, on a regular basis to help accomplish and expedite necessary tasks. Time management to hit completion times / dates is expected. Tasks and time spent on tasks will vary depending on the project or stage of project. 

Intern will have exposure to safety, manufacturing, and hazardous energy management. 

Intern must be available to work part-time, onsite during the school year.

Education

Preferred 1-3yrs of Engineering, Safety, or Industrial Maintenance college experience

Needed Skills Education

  • Professional
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self - Starter
  • Process Oriented
  • Computer: MS Office (Excel, Word)
  • Familiar with 3D and 2D modeling/drafting software

Responsibilities

Assist with Critical Project Tasks

  • Working with our internal software to document controls 
  • Review hazardous energy sources
  • Create training boards of energy sources

Starting wage: $20/hr

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee's unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman (propane cylinders), CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.

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