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