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Machining Intern (High School Student Opportunity)

Metal Craft
18 To 23 (USD) Hourly
United States, Minnesota, Elk River
13760 Business Center Drive Northwest (Show on map)
Sep 03, 2025

PART-TIME STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

High School Students 16+ years must be enrolled in CTE, Youth Apprentice or similar manufacturing program.

This opportunity is designed to give interns or youth apprentice (YA) a holistic view of what Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN has to offer in a variety of departments. This paid learning opportunity is a minimum of 12-weeks. Intern/YA will be provided hands on learning and job shadowing experiences which will give the student an opportunity to develop skills to contribute to the success of the business. In this work-based experience students will be assigned mentor(s) and/or trainer(s).

Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our overall company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking individuals that are passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation and eager to learn.

We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

We build things that make a difference in people's lives.

Built Right. Every Time.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Describe the basic function of the job; the reason the job exists.

The purpose for this role is to allow high school machining/industrial students the opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may participate in one or more of the following duties as directed by supervision or management.

Job shadow in various departments such as but not limited to; Production, Quality, Engineering, Programming, Assembly and Shipping departments.

Run machines and use a variety of hand tools and measuring equipment.

Perform simple setups and troubleshooting (only if supervised by full-time machinist mentor).

Check parts with hard gauging, various measurement tools and CMM.

Perform periodic quality checks as described in operation layouts.

Package, wash, and deburr as described in operation layouts or otherwise directed by full-time machinist mentor, engineer, or supervisor.

Keep work area clean and organized.

Intern will be responsible for the quality of the parts that he or she produces.

Op Layouts (assist with the completion of op layouts).

Other duties as assigned.

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Students must be enrolled in the Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing or Industrial program.

Shift is flexible and can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Understanding of machining equipment.

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.

Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

CORE VALUES

People - We can do it

Innovation - We work together

Service - We honor our word

Quality - We do what's right



Non-exempt/Hourly Position
Hours are flexible based on school schedule
Looking for minimum 12-16 hours per week

Base Pay + Shift pay
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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