About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in an industrial maintenance environment. You will work alongside maintenance craftsmen to apply your technical training to real-world projects. You will support the maintenance, engineering, and production teams to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This role includes an on-the-job training plan with designated team members.
What you'll do#
- Perform machine rebuilding, equipment installation, and troubleshooting.
- Carry out preventive maintenance and daily equipment inspections.
- Monitor machine performance to help control downtime.
- Locate mechanical or electrical issues by observing devices, listening for problems, and using precision measuring instruments.
- Disassemble machinery to remove or replace defective parts using tools such as hoists, cranes, and hand or power tools.
- Collaborate with production and engineering on lean and continuous improvement projects.
- Apply safety and maintenance procedures while maintaining a clean work environment.
- Assist with the startup and commissioning of plant assets.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited university, college, or trade school.
- Pursuit of at least a two-year technical degree in Mechanical Maintenance or a related field.
- Completion of your first year of core technical courses.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions.
Location & details#
- Location: Reading, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, part-time internship.
About Carpenter Technology Corporation
Carpenter Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes specialty alloys. The company produces titanium, powder metals, and various steel types for the aerospace, medical, energy, and transportation sectors. Founded in 1889, it operates as a public company based in Philadelphia. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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