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Southwire Company LLC

Metallurgy Intern

Carrollton, GA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components ... The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as ...

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Southwire Company LLC

Metallurgy Intern

Carrollton, GA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components ... The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as ...

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Mesabi Metallics

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Delphinus Engineering

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Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

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Delphinus Engineering

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$85K/yr

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Delphinus Engineering

Materials Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$85K/yr

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Metallurgy Intern

Carrollton, GA • On-site

Southwire Company LLC
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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$20 - $23/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

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Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 

The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer.  Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible? 

Location: Cofer Center 

Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th 

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00

Job Description

Part-time student opportunities allow undergraduate and graduate students to schedule their work around their classes.  These roles are available in both the office, customer service centers, and in the production environment.  This program will allow students to gain experience working in a business/manufacturing environment while maintaining their full time academic commitments.

This part time work can be done throughout the student's matriculation at college/university with the options for extended work hours during the summer months.  Student are eligible for part time opportunities after the completion of their freshman year and can work until graduation.  Students must be within a commutable distance of the Southwire location to participate in the Part Time Student Program.

Long Description

Position Summary

The Metallurgy Lab Intern will be responsible for conducting materials testing and sample preparation.  The project will be broad in nature and require considerable judgment, ingenuity, and originality. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively. They should be eager to learn, demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Business support: conduct testing to industry standards as part of technical requests from external and internal customers 
  • Sample preparation (metallography) of metals and other materials including the use of power saws 
  • Operate research and analytical equipment in a laboratory environment 
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly workspace as part of the lab's 5S program 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent. 
  • Hands on experience in a laboratory environment is a plus 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with differing priorities 
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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