Manufacturing Internship
Build Your Career While You're Still in School
Are you currently enrolled in a Machining or Tool & Die program and looking to gain real-world manufacturing experience? At Wilson Tool, our Manufacturing Internship Program gives students the opportunity to apply what they're learning in the classroom while working alongside experienced professionals in a world-class manufacturing environment.
This paid internship is designed to help you develop technical skills, explore multiple areas of manufacturing, and build a strong foundation for your career-all while working around your school schedule.
Many of our interns transition into full-time careers with Wilson Tool after graduation.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Intern, you'll rotate through various manufacturing departments approximately every 6-9 months, giving you broad exposure to our operations and helping you discover where your interests and strengths align.
Throughout the program, you'll gain hands-on experience with:
- CNC machine setup and operation
- Manufacturing processes and production workflows
- Assembly and product inspection
- Material handling and inventory movement
- Order picking and shipping
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and work orders
- Preventive machine maintenance
- Quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools
- Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
- Working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Wilson Tool?
- Earn $25.02 per hour
- Flexible scheduling designed around your class schedule
- Gain valuable hands-on experience while completing your technical degree
- Learn from experienced machinists and manufacturing professionals
- Explore multiple manufacturing disciplines through job rotations
- Build your resume with meaningful industry experience
- Opportunity to apply for full-time employment after graduation
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in a Technical College program pursuing a degree in:
- Ability to apply classroom knowledge in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Basic math skills, including measuring dimensions and tolerances
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow
What Makes You Successful
Successful interns are:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Dependable and accountable
- Adaptable to new challenges
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Organized with good time management skills
- Committed to working safely
Tools & Equipment You'll Use
- CNC manufacturing equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Hand tools
- Computer systems
Schedule
2nd Shift
Flexible part-time hours based on your school schedule and course load.
Compensation
$25.02 per hour
Start building your future today. If you're looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience, expand your technical skills, and launch your career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.