Production Intern

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SPIKA DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING INC

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Lewistown, Montana

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Responsibilities

The Production Intern will learn and perform various duties across all production departments to gain hands-on manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include inspecting parts, operating tools, and assisting in production processes like machining, welding, and assembly.

Qualifications

Spika is seeking a motivated Production Intern to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. This role is open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates (16+) and requires the ability to follow directions, work safely, and demonstrate enthusiasm. Strong teamwork, time management, and basic math skills are also desired.

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lewistown, MT 59457Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PMSPIKA DESIGN & MANUFACTURING Spika specializes in designing and building custom tooling and safety access platforms, partnering with the world’s most innovative companies to solve their toughest challenges. At Spika, we exist to empower people to enjoy the challenge of creating something great.  Our team is made up of people who are excited to: Own It: We give our best, keep our promises, and own what we do—good or bad. No excuses, no shortcuts—just solutions. Integrity always. Lean In: We stay cool under pressure and thrive on challenges—they push us to think bigger, adapt smarter, and expand what we’re capable of. The unknown doesn’t scare us; it fuels us. Be Great Together: Great teams thrive on trust. When we’re honest, humble, and real, we work smarter and stronger together. Aligning our strengths gets us amazing results.  Make It Better: We find opportunities for improvement everywhere and tackle the ones that make the biggest difference. Curiosity drives us to ask bold questions, challenge the norm, and make meaningful changes to our products, processes, and ourselves.  Build Our Community: We take care of our people—employees, customers, suppliers, and neighbors. By showing up, giving back, and supporting each other, we make a difference where it matters. POSITION OVERVIEW  The Production Intern position will focus on learning and performing various duties in all production departments to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Manufacturing Facility: Learn what it is like to work in a modern-day manufacturing facility, how to excel in a fast-paced work environment and the general production flow.  Time Management: How to establish strong time-management skills Blueprints: Learn to read, understand and apply blueprints in building our product. Tools and measuring: Learn how to use tape measures, protractors and other measuring equipment. Learn and use general hand tools and power tools. Parts inspection: Learn how to inspect incoming parts for compliance to company standards and quality control. Production Stations: Depending on your age, you will be able to participate in observational or hands-on learning in: Cutting Machining Welding Finishing Powder Coating  Assembling Palletizing Forklift Operation Quality Control: Learn to identify quality issues and how to integrate quality into the final product Perform other duties necessary to achieve our vision, fulfill our purpose, and live out our values.     QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Be a sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate of high school (must be 16 or older) Have the ability to abide by Spika company policies and procedures  Have the ability to follow directions Have the ability to work safely Show enthusiasm Demonstrate a willingness to learn  Have the ability to participate effectively as a member of a team Have time management skills Have basic math skills WORKING CONDITIONS The position works mostly indoors with exposure to moderate-to-loud noise. This can be a physically demanding job. Must have the ability to lift 10-25 pounds.

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SPIKA DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING INC

Spika Design and Manufacturing, Inc., is a WOSB in Montana, USA, designing and building custom tooling and safety access platforms to help the world’s most innovative companies tackle their toughest challenges. Since 2001, we have specialized in designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative and industry-leading helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance stands for military war fighters and maintainers, as well as for commercial aircraft maintenance facilities. Our stands and platforms meet or exceed OSHA requirements while promoting process efficiency by drastically improving upper-level access for your maintainers and technicians. The company’s competencies in design, development, and manufacture of aerospace and defense equipment translate into products that serve the maintenance and safety needs of a variety of other industries as well, including heavy manufacturing, agriculture and mass transit.
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