About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. You will work on a signature project to build a practical, skills-based training system for our production workforce. You will spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand production operations, talk with employees, and design a system that helps people learn, qualify, and grow. At the end of the summer, you will present your project, findings, and recommendations to HR and Operations leadership.
What you'll do#
- Walk the manufacturing floor to shadow employees and learn production operations.
- Talk with operators, trainers, and supervisors to understand current training methods.
- Identify essential skills, safety practices, equipment knowledge, and quality standards for each role.
- Define foundational skills needed for new hires and establish qualification milestones for production positions.
- Create a tool to track training progress, employee qualifications, and skill gaps.
- Identify cross-training opportunities and define how skills are taught, documented, and signed off.
- Support core HR functions, including recruiting, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
- Assist with training documentation, safety communications, and the improvement of job descriptions.
- Review HR handbook content and prepare materials to make information easier to understand.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- A genuine interest in how people learn, develop skills, and grow professionally.
- Ability to solve problems, organize information, and turn ideas into usable tools.
- Comfort asking questions and talking with people at every level of the organization.
- Experience with Excel or a strong motivation to build Excel skills quickly.
- Ability to balance project details with the bigger picture.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn how manufacturing works.
Location & details#
- Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time.
About Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry produces aluminum and copper-based alloy castings. Founded in 1909, the company maintains operations across the Midwest. It provides casting solutions through processes like Permanent Mold, Green Sand, and Low Pressure Molding. The organization also manufactures tooling and kitchen equipment.
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