Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

IDC’s Student Program provides hands-on experience for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, quality, and skilled trades. Students will rotate through multiple departments to gain exposure to real-world manufacturing operations, teamwork, and industry processes within a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

Assist team members with daily production and operational tasks
Learn and follow IDC safety and quality standards
Rotate through departments including:
Quality
Assembly
Machining
Turning
Finishing/Deburring
One Degree Room
Secondary Operations
Support inspections, documentation, organization, and general shop activities
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow instructions from supervisors, trainers, and mentors
Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and willingness to learn
Participate in team meetings and training opportunities

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school student, technical college student, or recent graduate
Interest in manufacturing, engineering, quality, or skilled trades preferred
Strong attendance and reliability
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic computer and communication skills preferred
Must be 16 or older
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

        Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

        Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

        Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment

        Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What Student Will Gain:

        Hands-on manufacturing experience

        Exposure to multiple career paths within manufacturing

        Mentorship from experienced industry professionals

        Resume-building skills and workplace experience

        Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills

Work Environment:

        The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

        While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works off the shop floor where the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

        The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that is involved in this position.