About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures. You will work under the supervision of experienced technicians to learn foundational skills in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing your ability to diagnose mechanical issues and perform preventive maintenance while supporting safe shop operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of tooling, dies, and machine shop equipment.
- Participate in preventive maintenance tasks and observe corrective actions for mechanical issues.
- Help disassemble, inspect, and reassemble basic tooling components.
- Receive training on operating manual machines including mills, grinders, lathes, and drill presses.
- Practice reading blueprints and technical drawings.
- Support simple fabrication or modification tasks and use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
- Assist with die setups and changeovers.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while learning safety protocols like lockout/tagout.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a technical program, vocational school, or engineering/manufacturing program.
- An interest in machining, tooling, or mechanical systems.
- Basic mechanical aptitude gained through school projects or personal experience.
- Familiarity with hand tools and shop equipment.
- Willingness to take direction and learn new skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around manufacturing machinery and noise.
Location & details#
- Location: Brea, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- You may be exposed to oils, lubricants, and varying temperatures in the shop environment.
- Overtime and occasional weekend work may be offered based on shop needs.
About Kirkhill, Inc.
Kirkhill, Inc. manufactures elastomer based products for the aerospace and aviation sectors. The company produces silicone seals for commercial and military aircraft alongside insulation materials for rockets and missiles. It operates as a public company with a workforce of 501 to 1,000 employees. The business is based in Brea, California.
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