About the role#
Projects Unlimited Inc. offers hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing. As an intern, you will work on the shop floor to assemble components while learning technical skills in a production environment. This role provides exposure to engineering drawings, technical tools, and assembly techniques.
What you'll do#
- Assemble electronic components, sub-assemblies, and products based on work orders, drawings, and specifications.
- Strip, crimp, solder, screw, bolt, and tack weld parts to secure them.
- Position and align parts using jigs, fixtures, or other tools.
- Route wires and attach hardware like caps, clamps, knobs, and switches.
- Prepare assemblies by applying masking or performing spray coat operations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and FOD free workspace.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a high school student, recent high school graduate, or college student in a technical field such as Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Experience with basic hand soldering, small hand tools, and measuring devices is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
- Employees on the shop floor must wear safety equipment, including closed-toed shoes, safety glasses, heel straps, wrist straps, and electro-static discharge lab coats. The environment involves occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and electrical risks.
About Projects Unlimited Inc.
Projects Unlimited Inc. is an electronics manufacturing services company based in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 1951, the firm specializes in contract manufacturing for the aerospace and defense sectors. It provides services including circuit card assembly, cable and wiring solutions, and box build integration. The company maintains a staff of 167 employees and operates as a certified small business.
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