Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in agricultural markets across North America.
Väderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Intern will assist assisting manufacturing in improving product fit and finish as well as improving manufacturing processes.
Education/Experience
- Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program, mechanical or manufacturing preferred
- Experience with Creo, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent CAD system
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Core Competencies
- Mechanically inclined
- Strong Communication and organizational skills
- Adaptable
- Self-Starter
- Must Work well individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to think critically and analytically
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and implement manufacturing equipment (fixtures, tools, machines)
- Product/component simplification and standardization which included analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design of new component layouts
- Investigate, evaluate, document, and optimize existing manufacturing processes
- The idea is that each intern works on a project that is tailored to the specific skills and interests of the candidate
Work Conditions
- Moderate to high stress environment as work deadlines are reached
- Time split between an office setting and various areas of the plant
- Employee may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment
- Employee may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oil
- Employee may have to lift or move up to 50 lbs. with mechanical assistance
