Manufacturing Intern

Job Summary 

We are seeking a highly motivated intern with experience relevant to operation and maintenance of advanced fabrication and machine shop equipment.  Preferably the candidate would have work experience in a shop environment and be used to doing hands-on fabrication work. In this role, the candidate would contribute to the fabrication of various constructs to assist the Kairos Power testing program. The candidate should be able to work successfully in a team environment and be self-motivated.  The ideal candidate takes pride in their craftsmanship, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-moving, exciting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preliminary design of testing assemblies and prototypical work fixtures
• Use CAD/CAE tools to aid the design of parts and work fixtures.
• Provide fast turn-around prototypes for engineering development.
• Interact with engineering teams to handle and execute work requests.
• Propose optimal/innovative fabrication techniques for given designs/jobs.
• Work with other team members on large assembly projects.
• Conduct training occasionally on machine capability and best practices to enhance design for manufacturing knowledge base, operator safety, and strengthen teamwork.
• Work with manufacturing team to learn about schedule development and optimization
• Work with the staging and identification of appropriate materials for reactor parts
• Help implement process and create documentation that supports manufacturing compliance with various standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelors or Masters in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline in an engineering or mechanical field.
• Have exposure to CAD and/or Solidworks modeling and prototyping.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with hand tools.
• Knowledgeable about shop safety
• Detail-oriented, with focus on quality
• Able to translate information from drawings or models
• An excellent technical communicator: Listen for and identify the team’s needs, anticipate priorities and keep the team apprised of relevant information.
• Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team and proven team player working with various teams
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Additional Requirements

• Seldom requires overtime
• Seldom requires working weekends
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines