Maintenance Intern

Maintenance InternAt Accurus Aerospace Corporation, we make things ready for flight. We deliver our high-quality aerostructures products to our customers on time and our strategy is designed to meet our customers' needs. We machine aluminum alloys and hard and exotic metals, fabricate sub-assemblies, deliver kits, and provide processing services, including anodizing, chem-film, shot-peening, priming and finish treatments to our global customers. We are a supplier to numerous Commercial Aerospace and Defense Contractors throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.A Maintenance Intern will assist with maintaining tools, parts inventory, and maintenance logs, while helping to keep work areas clean and organized. You will support equipment inspections, safety checks, and participate in the documentation of maintenance procedures and equipment manuals. Interns work a minimum of twelve (12) hours per week during standard office hours, typically in regularly scheduled blocks of at least three (3) hours each. During short-term scheduled school holiday and semester breaks, interns may be authorized for up to forty (40) hours per work week. Interns can expect to gain experience with communication (technical, presentation, and professional interpersonal), problem-solving, CNC Machining process, Inventory and Data Management, Procurement & Supply chain processes, ERP utilization, aerospace industry standards (AS9100), and general manufacturing and quality management systems. This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): an individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or an individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or an individual who is granted status as a "protected person".Help maintain tools, parts inventory, and maintenance logsMaintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance work areasSupport documentation of maintenance procedures and updates to equipment manualsAssist with equipment inspections and safety checksShadow technicians and learn standard operating procedures for maintenance tasksParticipate in safety committee meetingsFollows all safety policies and procedures; consistently utilizes all required personal protective equipment (PPE)Performs other tasks and/or assignments as requiredRegular attendance on site at the workplace is requiredMaintenance Interns must be actively enrolled in pursuit of an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline at an accredited college or university.Student overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, and in-major GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferredBasic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systemsAbility to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, or schematicsProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, sit for long periods to perform job dutiesOccasionally lift, carry (short-distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material handling equipmentOccasionally reach overhead and reach out or down to floor level to perform dutiesOccasionally climb steps, stairs, or laddersOccasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneelFrequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate computer and peripheral equipmentExcessive noise - hearing protection required (occasionally)Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (occasionally)Extreme temperatures (occasionally)Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (occasionally)The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear may be requiredWe appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices. All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.