Maintenance Summer Intern

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Job Title

Maintenance Summer Intern

Works in assigned area assisting with projects or work overload. This job is to be used with current Bachelors or Masters Degree students.

What will you get out of this internship? At CoorsTek, our summer internship program is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a real impact. As an intern, you'll take on an intentional project that directly contributes to our business goals, gaining hands-on experience in your field while working alongside industry experts. You'll have the chance to present your work to leadership at the end of the summer, showcasing your accomplishments and growth. Beyond the meaningful work, our program includes exciting events, networking opportunities, and a supportive environment that makes learning fun and engaging. Join us to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of a company that's shaping the future with advanced ceramic solutions!

CoorsTek, a leader in technical ceramics and a certified 'Great Place to Work' company, is looking for a Maintenance Intern to join our creative team. You will have the opportunity to join & lead a small, short-term maintenance project. Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will learn different equipment mechanical and electrical systems.

As a Maintenance Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing team by contributing to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, products, and equipment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers, maintenance and production staff to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of manufacturing, including equipment operations, diagnostics, improvement, & uptime. Through your work, you will help to identify and implement improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing production operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to the success of a dynamic manufacturing organization.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions

• Learn how to locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and/or electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams.

• Learn to remove/replace defective parts by disassembling machinery, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools

• Present recommendations to management for equipment TPM improvements based on data & creativity

• Charter a project, develop a plan & implement an upgrade or new system with assistance from a Sr. Maintenance Personnel

• Assist Maintenance team with brainstorming & testing ideas to reduce maintenance costs on re-occurring failure modes.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in an associate's degree Mechatronics or Electro-mechanical program.

• Year Preference: Prior to graduating year

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Interest and/or coursework in equipment troubleshooting (including PLC) & system creation.

• Problem-solving: Interns should be able to analyze complex problems, identify potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to address issues that arise in the course of their work.

• Teamwork: Interns should be able to collaborate effectively with other team members, providing and receiving feedback, and contributing to team goals and objectives.

• Data analysis: Interns should be able to analyze and interpret data related to their field of study, with assistance from Sr. Personnel, using methods and software to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

• Proficiency or experience in Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful.

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving

• Technical writing and documentation

Duration:

Summer Internships will run approx. June- August 2026

Location:

Oak Ridge, Tn (onsite)

Target Hiring Range

Hourly: USD 17.86 - USD 21.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!