What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Maintenance Technician Intern position at Koch Business Solutions, LP?
Your Job
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! This role will be based at our Koch Fertilizer facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
- Learning precision maintenance procedures and best practices.
- Training with experienced techs and assisting with installing and maintaining rotating equipment from small water pumps to high-speed multi-component compressor trains.
- Training with experienced techs and assisting with fixed equipment repairs on equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces, and heaters.
- Partner across capabilities to troubleshoot plant issues and plan repairs.
You'll be working in a challenging manufacturing environment. The work is sometimes outdoors, sometimes at heights, so, you'll need to be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (This will be provided to you by the company), operating power tools and equipment and moving throughout the plant including going up and down ladders & stairs.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program
- Willingness to work in an industrial environment which includes:
- Working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
- Ability to meet 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 75 pounds
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
- Previous armed forces experience as an aircraft mechanic, aircraft structural maintenance specialist, or other relevant military experience.
- Experience maintaining or repairing rotating or fixed equipment.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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 Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).