Build Your Career While You're Still in School
Are you currently enrolled in a Machining or Tool & Die program and looking to gain real-world manufacturing experience? At Wilson Tool, our Manufacturing Internship Program gives students the opportunity to apply what they're learning in the classroom while working alongside experienced professionals in a world-class manufacturing environment.
This paid internship is designed to help you develop technical skills, explore multiple areas of manufacturing, and build a strong foundation for your career—all while working around your school schedule.
Many of our interns transition into full-time careers with Wilson Tool after graduation.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Intern, you'll rotate through various manufacturing departments approximately every 6–9 months, giving you broad exposure to our operations and helping you discover where your interests and strengths align.
Throughout the program, you'll gain hands-on experience with:
- CNC machine setup and operation
- Manufacturing processes and production workflows
- Assembly and product inspection
- Material handling and inventory movement
- Order picking and shipping
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and work orders
- Preventive machine maintenance
- Quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools
- Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
- Working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Wilson Tool?
- Earn $25.02 per hour
- Flexible scheduling designed around your class schedule
- Gain valuable hands-on experience while completing your technical degree
- Learn from experienced machinists and manufacturing professionals
- Explore multiple manufacturing disciplines through job rotations
- Build your resume with meaningful industry experience
- Opportunity to apply for full-time employment after graduation
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in a Technical College program pursuing a degree in:
- Ability to apply classroom knowledge in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Basic math skills, including measuring dimensions and tolerances
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow
What Makes You Successful
Successful interns are:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Dependable and accountable
- Adaptable to new challenges
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Organized with good time management skills
- Committed to working safely
Tools & Equipment You'll Use
- CNC manufacturing equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Hand tools
- Computer systems
Schedule
2nd Shift
Flexible part-time hours based on your school schedule and course load.
Compensation
$25.02 per hour
Start building your future today. If you're looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience, expand your technical skills, and launch your career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.