Job Description

PART-TIME  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

High School Students 16+ years MUST be enrolled in CTE,  Youth Apprentice or similar manufacturing program.   

This opportunity is designed to give interns or youth apprentice (YA) a holistic view of what Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN has to offer in a variety of departments. This paid learning opportunity is a minimum of 12-weeks.  Intern/YA will be provided hands on learning and job shadowing experiences which will give the student an opportunity to develop skills to contribute to the success of the business.  In this work-based experience students will be assigned mentor(s) and/or trainer(s).  

Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our overall company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. 

We are seeking talented people that are passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. 

We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

We build things that make a difference in people’s lives.

Built Right. Every Time.

The purpose for this role is to allow high school students the opportunity to gain manufacturing experience as well as provide the company some additional support with special projects in the Quality Department.   

This position may participate in one or more of the following duties as directed by supervision or management.

Job shadow in various departments such as but not limited to; Quality, Engineering, Production, Programming, Assembly and Shipping.

Learn inspection processes in the lab

Work on the inspection at the source project helping with the translation of QCC on current orders.  

May work on projects that support Quality Engineering. 

May run machines and use a variety of hand tools and measuring equipment

Check parts with CMM and learn basic Keyence programming

Perform periodic quality checks as described in operation layouts 

Package, wash, and deburr as described in operation layouts or otherwise directed by full-time machinist mentor, engineer, or supervisor

Keep work area clean and organized 

Intern will be responsible for the quality of the parts that he or she produces

Op Layouts (assist with the completion of op layouts)

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

HIGH SCHOOL Students must be enrolled in CTE, a Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing or Industrial program

Shift is flexible and can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule.  This position will work 12-16 hours per week on average. 

Understanding of machining equipment.

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.

Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  

People – We can do it

Innovation – We work together

Service – We honor our word

Quality – We do what’s right

Train on day shift this summer Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (up to 40 hours per week) with potential to work part-time during the school year (12-16 hours per week during school year).  
 
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Non-exempt / Hourly position

Base pay + hourly shift pay

Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)