Machining Intern Spring 2027

PACCAR India

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Internship

, Mississippi

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Responsibilities

This intern will assist in the management and operations of the machining manufacturing line while working with production, engineering, and maintenance teams. Responsibilities include analyzing machining processes, managing cross-functional projects, and developing documentation for plant processes.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in an Engineering or Technical Program and have completed your sophomore year of college. You possess excellent technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills, along with proven problem-solving abilities. The ability to work in a self-directed environment and flexibility to work various shifts are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Office

Excel

Job Description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Job Functions / Responsibilities

This position will assist in the management and operations of the machining manufacturing line. The job operates in our continuous improvement department which focuses on the Safety of our associates, Quality of our product, hitting regular Delivery targets, and maintaining low running Costs. This role will have Opportunities to work with our Production, Engineer, and Maintenance Teams on various processes and improvements. It is a temporary position.

· Learn and analyze machining processes for Improvement Idea generation

· Manage multiple projects across cross functional teams from start to finish

o Manage work time effectively to complete projects on time

· Communicate effectively across written, verbal, and presentation environments

· Flexible to address special projects as they arise

· Develop and update documentation on plant processes

· Past project examples from different departments Include:

o Management of portions of machining line

o Operation flow stress trials to reduce errors/increase efficiency

o Standard maintenance procedure development to support best practices

Division Information

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:


 

Qualifications and Skills

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering or Techanical Program and have completed their Sophomore year of College.   

Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills. Proven problem solving skills are required. Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred. 

  • Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
  • Must be able to work to work 40 hours per week.
  • Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • MS office, specifically excel spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Progress 

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PACCAR India

PACCAR India is a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc., a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR India is pivotal for PACCAR to: • Deliver the highest-quality products in the industry. • Accelerate new product development. • Remain a global technology leader. PACCAR India is committed to deliver quality services to PACCAR divisions worldwide, supporting the manufacturing and testing centres in North America, Australia, Europe. With its expert talent in the advanced engineering and IT applications space, PACCAR India is helping advance the technology of tomorrow’s trucks, and enabling PACCAR divisions by sharing best practices globally. By taking these practices in product and service development from PACCAR Inc., PACCAR India continues to be a centre of excellence to provide advanced software and engineering support to PACCAR globally.
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