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CNC Intern - Proto

Nova-Tech Engineering
Willmar, MN Intern
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
CNC Intern - Proto
Pay: $19 - $21/HR

Who is Nova-Tech Engineering?
Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry.  Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide. 

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams.  Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

The opportunity:
We have a summer internship opportunity available in our Proto Shop.  We will consider students that are currently enrolled in a 2 year Machine and Tool program. We operate both manual and Computer Controlled multi-axis lathes and machining centers. Core hours of our prototype team are 8-5 Monday through Friday.  Interns have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule while attending school. Start earing money now with a great paid internship! 


Advance your skills with our team by learning how to:
  • Set up and run horizontal or vertical CNC machines &/or lathes
  • Ability to determine best inspection process and use measuring devices and blue prints
  • Ability to machine prototype parts with minimum supervision and without formal blue prints
  • Ability to create and troubleshoot CNC programs on machine controls for prototype parts
  • Verifies operations to be performed and materials to be used on each job as directed by the production order or area Leader
  • Ability to select and set up tooling for a new job and trouble shoot tooling issues

Our location:
In 2005, Nova-Tech partnered with Life-Science Innovations to buy a 37-building, 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar from the State of Minnesota.  Since that time, we have developed the resulting MinnWest Technology Campus into the largest privately owned technology park in the country.

Willmar, MN is a bustling community located less than two hours from Minneapolis and one hour from St. Cloud known for its lakes and vibrant entertainment.

Things to check out: Willmar Stingers, Willmar WarHawks, Little Crow Ski Team, Green Lake and boat cruises, Glacial Lakes State Trail, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, The Barn Theatre, Sibley State Park, Robbins Island, Destination Playground, YMCA, Ridgewater College, area golf courses and simulators, local breweries, restaurants, and shopping.

Why join our team?
Nova-Tech Engineering offers a flexible, collaborative, and productive work environment focusing on culture and strengths.  We’ve worked hard to create our unique culture and seek team members who match our core values so we can continue to create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers’ ability to feed the world.

The MinnWest Technology Campus offers a wide array of on-site amenities including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more!
We offer competitive wages with generous paid time off and benefits starting day one!
Learn more at www.nteglobal.com.        

To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition
Rachel.Weiss@nteglobal.com
(320) 222-9790

Salary : $19 - $21

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