About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. You will work on-site to support our Production, Product Development, and Engineering teams. This is a rolling position.
What you'll do#
- Use CAD systems to prepare documents and create drawings from sketches and instructions.
- Create dimensioned drawings for reverse-engineered OEM parts to assist with emergency replacements.
- Design small retrofit assemblies to improve production equipment and oversee their fabrication and installation.
- Prepare 2-D architectural layouts and product drawings while working with process and project engineers.
- Assist other design staff on larger projects.
- Maintain and improve the drawing control and management system.
- Ensure all work meets OSHA and company safety standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Design.
- Ability to use Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) systems.
- Ability to work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
Location & details#
- Location: McElhattan, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About First Quality
First Quality is a family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1989. It operates eight campuses across the United States and Canada, producing personal care and household items like diapers, paper towels, and laundry detergents. The company serves large retailers and healthcare organizations. It maintains corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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