What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Manufacturing Rotational Internship (High School) position at Welser Profile North America?
Program Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Rotational Internship Program is a paid, year‑long development experience designed for rising high‑school seniors who want to build technical skills, explore career paths, and gain meaningful experience before graduation. The program begins with an 8-week summer rotation focused on learning and exploring, followed by three 8-week project rotations during the Fall and Spring that are designed to accommodate your school schedule.
Who Should Apply?
- Rising high‑school seniors who are part of a career/technical program, such as a career center, that allows work placement.
- Students who are curious about manufacturing and skilled trades; including mechanical, electrical, or other technical concepts and careers.
- Students seeking real‑world experience and long‑term career opportunities through hands-on learning.
What Will You Gain?
- Technical knowledge in manufacturing and skilled trades.
- Hands-on project experience completing real tasks and projects.
- Stronger understanding of your desired career path.
- Career-readiness skills including communication, teamwork & problem‑solving.
- Improved confidence working in fast‑paced, professional environments
- Experience that sets you apart—and potential for full‑time employment after graduation (depending on business need).
Rotation Summaries:
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Roll Forming |
Learn about the continuous bending process that turns steel coils into highly customized solutions for a variety of industries. |
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Finalization |
Explore the finishing process where products are completed using laser cutting, bending, and sawing to meet exact customer specifications. |
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Maintenance |
Gain insight into troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to keep equipment running safely and reliably. |
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Tool & Die / Machining |
Develop an understanding of specialized techniques to build, repair, & maintain precision tooling to keep production accurate and consistent. |
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Rafts |
Be introduced to assembling & sustaining the “raft” tooling, which drive roll form process and determine the shape of our profiles. |
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Quality |
Build awareness of how products are measured, inspected, and documented to ensure they meet strict customer and industry standards. |
Physical Requirements
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles and will work near moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally as part of daily tasks.
- Ability to perform regular walking, standing, and basic movements such as bending, reaching, and light climbing.
- Ability to use hand–eye coordination for a variety of responsibilities, including working with tools, equipment, and simple tasks that require attention to detail.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and assist with operating machines or equipment under supervision.
Diverse & Inclusive Culture
We pride ourselves on being an exceptional place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
We believe a diverse workforce is a key driver of success for our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants of Welser Profile are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.