About this role
JOB SUMMARY The Intern position is a temporary position used for education or on the job training for students from a college or technical school. The position runs congruently with schooling, or summer break between the last semesters before graduation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Must be able to assist or function in the shop area which they are assigned. • Must be willing to work days, nights and weekend shifts as directed. • Must work putting safety and efficiency as a priority. • Must be able to do other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by service operations manager, lead man or other person in a position of authority. • Interns may be asked to work in different departments to help gain a better understanding of all facets of Wyoming Machinery Company. • Must work with a positive attitude and in a spirit of cooperation. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS • Assist in special projects, as needed. • Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required. • Actively participate in and occasionally lead safety meetings. • Provide daily progress updates to supervisor and dispatchers. QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY • Must be currently enrolled in a college, university or technical school studying diesel mechanics, machining, welding or hydraulics. • Students must be in good standing with thi=eri educational institution to be enrolled in the program. • Poor attendance, dishonesty, low test scores or anything else that disqualifies a passing grade will disqualify the person from the internship. • Interns must be able to speak, read and understand English. • Must have good written and oral communication skills. • Read and understand parts books, service manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics. • Interns, with guidance, should be able to safely rig or hook for lifting any part or component of a machine. • Interns must have a mechanical background, must have the ability to think and work their way through difficult projects or problems. • Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to send and receive e-mail. • Interns must have the ability to read and comprehend service literature and basic measuring tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic. • Must be able to write meaningful and legible service reports. • Must be capable of understanding the various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of equipment, and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignment (with guidance when necessary). • Willing to work overtime as needed. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Walk and/or stand 5-12 hours on concrete floor in the shop or outside. • Sit 1-3 hours. • Use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation • Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping and squatting • Walking on un-level ground with many slip, trip and fall hazards • Adverse weather conditions, i.e., water, mud, etc. • Exposed to extreme temperatures, dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements within the work environment • Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs • Use of all necessary personal protective equipment