About the role#
Lincoln Plastics is hiring a Design Technician-Intern to support our project teams. You will work on component and assembly designs, identify manufacturing methods, and maintain technical documentation. This is a full-time, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Design components and assemblies using CAD software.
- Create and revise drawings in the company format.
- Prepare change packages for approval.
- Work with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement drawing requirements.
- Support the development of control plans.
- Assist Mechanical Engineers with design for manufacturing and general design practices.
- Perform tolerance stack analysis and analyze process capability data to resolve issues.
- Develop project cost models and review vendor quotations.
- Design fixtures for measurement, assembly, and testing.
- Follow all quality and safety systems.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Computer Aided Design Drafting program or equivalent.
- Completion of at least two semesters in your program.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Lincoln Plastics
Lincoln Plastics operates as a plastics manufacturing company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1948, the firm provides custom plastic extrusion services for small and midsize businesses. Its production capabilities include rigid tubing, flexible profiles, and various secondary operations like punching and labeling. The company maintains a staff of 13 employees.
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