Job Description
Kamatics is seeking a High School Co-Op Intern for our production department to join our team to experience an environment enriched with collaboration and learning. The internship will include a direct mentor, opportunities for professional growth with challenging assignments, and will encourage interns to participate and collaborate with various members of the organization.
Individuals that are motivated, and dependable seeking to work in a fast-paced environment, will be an ideal fit for Kamatics.
About Kamatics: Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.
Responsibilities:
- Machining and manufacturing basics.
- Creating bearing designs and Kamatics proposal drawings using Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) programs to meet customer requirements within quality, cost and timeline expectations.
- Creating test plans and/or test reports for planned or completed in-house bearing tests, as required. Read and understand test plans and requirements for testing.
- Assemble and operate test rigs. Monitor test rigs to ensure data recorded is accurate and rigs are operating correctly.
- Consult with Sales on product requirements. Assist Sales with presentations or may create technical presentations for use by Sales personnel. Deliver formal technical presentations or have face-to-face discussions with internal and external customer on detail design and product issues.
- Develop project plans and execute short to mid-term projects dealing with customer specific product development activities and/or Kamatics new product development projects.
- Produce cost estimates for new Kamatics design proposal for use by Sales.
- Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers; share knowledge and lessons learned. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
- Resolve problems; work with Applications Engineering, Purchasing, Sales Representatives, Product and Process Suppliers and customers to resolve issues.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety and environmental incidents to supervisor.
- Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow Kamatics work procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Accomplish related results as needed.
Education:
- Currently enrolled in a high school technical program
Experience and Skills:
- Entry level position
- Proficient in MS Office
- CAD is plus
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 40 pounds
- Frequent walking and standing
- Occasional sitting
Benefits:
Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.