Engineering Intern - Full-time / Part-time

Worthington Industries operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. As a market leader in metals manufacturing for nearly 60 years, we put people first, whether they’re our employees, shareholders, customers or suppliers. We’re looking for individuals who share our people-first philosophy and can help us continually innovate and grow through their insights, leadership and unique talents.

Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) is a global metals manufacturer serving growing end markets including automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, alternative fuel and many other markets. Our family of 10,000 employees in over 80 facilities throughout 10 countries has helped us earn the respect of our customers, our communities and our industry. With sales of approximately $ 3 billion annually, our company has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as a “Most Admired Company” and four times as a “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

Position Summary: 

The Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting with the creation of manufacturing procedures and fixture design. A self-motivated multi-tasker that utilizes a strong work ethic for a growing 68 person facility in Theodore, Alabama is required. This position is considered temporary through the end of August.

Key Position Results:

• Complete implementation of work station procedures in a manufacturing product line
• Completion of (3) fixtures to be designed and implemented into production

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
• Observation and development of manufacturing procedures to correspond with current manufacturing methods.
• Evaluate manufacturing process to identify needed tooling, fixtures, etc.to increase safety, quality and through put
• Data entry
• Statistical analysis
• Design and drawing of fixtures, plant layouts, etc.
• Assist others as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area 
• Complete paperwork as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager
• Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to legal, ethical and contractual practices

Critical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships quickly
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to drive resolution
• Capable of understanding basic mechanical systems.
• Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact based environment
• Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency
• Confidence to make decisions and a strong commitment to team success
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation, project and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner via formal written and oral means to all levels of management
• Ability to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching
• Must be capable of recurring lifting or handling of heavy items or similar activities from ground level to above the head with weights of up to 30 pounds throughout the work shift

Environmental/Atmospheric Working Conditions:

• Exposure to dust, fumes and odors
• Exposure to solvent and chemicals
• Other risks associated with working around machines and tools

Machines, Tools, Equipment & Software Used:

• Personal protective equipment including: ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe boots and safety vest
• Tools include but not limited to: tape measure, calipers and other precision measuring tools
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 3D CAD Software

Education / Training Required:

• Associates Degree or enrollment in a credited Engineering program
• Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Previous experience with AutoCAD
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Worthington Industries Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.