Skilled Trades Operations Intern Summer 2024

Who are we?

At Koch Industries, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn't just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, Invista, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources!

Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 2024.

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

Internships are available in Fort Dodge, IA, Dodge City, KS, Beatrice, NE, Enid, OK, and St. James, LA.

What You Will Do In Your Role

As a Skilled Trades Operations Intern you will work with our maintenance team on projects to improve efficiency and up time while learning new skills that will prepare you for future roles. Previous interns have worked on various projects within one of our facilities including:

• Installing, calibrating, and maintaining Rotating equipment from small water pumps to high-speed multi-component compressor trains and Fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces and heaters

• Testing, installing, maintaining, and repairing: Electrical wiring and components Instrumentation equipment such as Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.

You'll be working in a challenging manufacturing environment. The work is sometimes outdoors, sometimes at heights, and working around equipment that produces fumes and particles. So you'll need to be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (don't worry, we will provide it) and constantly moving throughout the plant including going up and down ladders & stairs. You'll also work off-shifts including on-call and weekends.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program

• Willing to work in an industrial environment which includes:

• Availability for shift work and emergency call out

• Working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather

• Physical demands such as:

• Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE

• Occasional exposure to workplace hazards such as fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.

• Previous armed forces experience as a aircraft mechanic, aircraft structural maintenance specialist, or other relevant military experience

• Experience maintaining or repairing rotating or fixed equipment.

• Experience testing, installing, or repairing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf