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HMC Machinist Internship ProgramAre you interested in becoming a machinist and building a career in advanced manufacturing?Located just 3 miles south of Princeton, Highway Machine Co. (HMC) offers a hands-on machinist internship program for high school and college students from the surrounding area, including Gibson, Vanderburgh, Pike, Knox, Warrick, and Wabash (IL) counties.HMC welcomes high school and college students who are currently enrolled in a machining or machinist program and are interested in building a career in advanced manufacturing. Our goal is to build a long-term relationship with each intern, providing the training, experience, and support needed to help them succeed at every stage of their education and career.For high school students, internships are typically scheduled during the second half of the school day during their final semester. Graduation does not have to mean the end of the internship. Students can continue working with HMC while attending trade school or college, with schedules adjusted around their classes.HMC interns receive competitive pay and industry leading training while working with some of the largest and most advanced machine tools in the industry. Successful candidates have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain real world manufacturing experience, and build a career with a company that has been manufacturing precision components for more than 100 years.Machinist Intern Candidate ExpectationsCandidates should:Have a basic understanding of blueprint readingBe able to use a tape measure, calipers, OD micrometers, and ID micrometersBe able to lift up to 50 poundsDemonstrate strong attention to detailUnderstand basic part layoutBe proficient in basic mathematicsUnderstand basic machining principles, including milling, turning, feeds and speeds, and toolingBe willing to learn, ask questions, and follow safe work practicesBe currently enrolled in a machining program or related technical programWhat You Will LearnAs an HMC Machinist Intern, you will gain hands on experience with:Machine setups and setup proceduresDifferent machining processes and operationsReading and understanding job packets, including blueprints, travelers, setup drawings, and inspection sheetsSafely handling parts using cranes and forkliftsProper use of slings, eyebolts, clevises, and other lifting equipmentSelecting, using, and maintaining tooling for different machining operationsReading and writing basic CNC programsOperating machine controls and performing initial or rough machining operationsSetting machine parameters and tool offsetsPreventive maintenance and proper care of machine toolsMaintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environmentBuild Your Future at HMCThis internship is more than a summer job or short-term work experience. It is an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, earn competitive pay, gain valuable industry experience, and build a foundation for a long-term career in manufacturing.HMC is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, whether their next step is graduation, trade school, college, or a full-time career with HMC.
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princeton, IN, 47670, US
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