Machine Shop Apprentice
Department: Inspection and Quality Control
My experience
Overview
Tasked with inspecting massive part batches. Used Six-Sigma quality control processes to either approve, reject, or recommend part batches for further finishing.
Learned a ton of really useful info regarding the manufacturing industry. However, totally not worth spending a summer interning. The hours are exhausting and the intern program isn't well developed enough to keep interns meaningfully busy. Really have to be a self-starter and seek out projects if you want to gain anything from the experience.
Would recommend it to people who...
Are self-starters, have interests in CNC and sheet-metal manufacturing. Are okay with long days, working in a factory, and older colleagues.
Would NOT recommend it to people who...
Hate manufacturing, do not work well with others, find repetitive tasks boring, are scared of manufacturing machines.
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Be yourself. This is a small manufacturing company, so everyone is down to earth and personable.
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