About the role#
Great Plains Manufacturing is hiring Manufacturing Engineer Interns for the Summer 2027 program. You will work full-time on-site in Salina, Kansas, from mid-May through early August. This role pays $20 per hour and follows a 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing is available for interns who live outside the local area. You will participate in social activities throughout the summer to connect with other interns and employees.
What you'll do#
- Complete a specific project alongside a mentor and peers.
- Apply your college coursework to real-world tasks.
- Gain practical experience in manufacturing agricultural or construction equipment.
- Work closely with other engineers and production floor team members.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems, or a related engineering major.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Ability to work full-time on-site.
- Willingness to live within commuting distance of the assigned location.
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of CAD software is helpful.
- Strong project management, organization, and planning skills.
- Effective communication skills and a team player mindset.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States and completion of Form I-9.
Location & details#
- Location: Salina, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
About Great Plains Mfg
Great Plains Mfg operates in the machinery manufacturing sector. The company is based in Memphis, Tennessee. It was founded in 1976. The firm maintains a staff of 49 employees.
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