Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: ;br>
With a Bird-Johnson Propeller Company internship in Foundry Engineering, you can develop your skills and gain practical experience within a world-class organization - giving you an excellent platform for a successful future.
The benefits of becoming a Bird-Johnson intern:
- Learn alongside world-class metallurgists, engineers, and quality technicians
- Invaluable metal casting experience at the largest privately owned bronze propeller foundry in North America
- Opportunity to work with US Navy class propellers and other critical products for the defense industry.
- Experience what a real job in an advanced engineering business is like
Activities in which you will be involved include:
- Perform manufacturing engineering and operational tasks in the foundry under the supervision of a metallurgist.
- Support weekly casting events with the production team
- Participate in foundry quality control functions such as chemical testing, mechanical testing, sand testing, and process improvement activities
- Participate in cost reduction activities and operational improvements to satisfy customer needs.
Qualifications and experience:
Basic qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as a college student
- Basic knowledge of metal casting processes and foundry manufacturing.
- Basic personal computer proficiency (word processing, internet, e-mail, electronic data retrieval).
Preferred qualifications
- Experience or education in metal casting, metallurgy, and chemical engineering
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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