Description
Manufacturing Skilled Trades Summer Intern
Location: 6701 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Internship Dates: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026
Schedule: PartTime (25 hours/week)
Work Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Departments: Process Manufacturing, Tool Room, Maintenance & Automation
Program Overview
The Manufacturing – Skilled Trades Summer Internship is a handson learning opportunity designed for high school and technical college students and recent graduates interested in manufacturing, skilled trades, automation, and industrial technology. Interns will rotate through multiple departments to explore different career paths while gaining practical experience in a safe, supervised manufacturing environment. This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.
This internship opportunity is offered in partnership with Employ Milwaukee to support youth career development and workforce readiness within Milwaukee County. This parttime program focuses on career exploration, workplace safety, teamwork, and exposure to modern manufacturing technologies.
What You’ll Learn & Do
Interns will work alongside experienced technicians and mentors while rotating through the following areas:
Process Manufacturing
- Observe and assist with daily manufacturing operations
- Learn the basics of how injection molding machines operate
- Assist with material handling, part checks, and general housekeeping
- Learn how quality checks and process controls help ensure consistent production
Tool Room / Mold Maintenance
- Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining molds and tools
- Observe mold disassembly, maintenance, and preventative care
- Learn proper tool handling and shop safety practices
- Follow all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
Maintenance & Automation
- Observe maintenance and automation technicians at work
- Assist with basic preventative maintenance tasks such as inspections and cleaning
- Learn how robotics, automated equipment, and sensors are used in manufacturing
- Gain exposure to maintenance tools, machine components, and safety procedures
Success in this Role Requires:
- Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
- Wear required PPE while working in manufacturing areas
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces
- Work as part of a team and communicate respectfully
- Show curiosity, ask questions, and be open to learning new skills
- Attend all scheduled workdays (Monday–Thursday) consistently
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Currently enrolled in high school or technical college, or recently graduated
- Interest in manufacturing, skilled trades, mechanics, automation, or engineering
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- Participation in technical education, STEM programs, or youth apprenticeship programs
- Handson experience through classes, projects, or hobbies
- Mechanical curiosity and interest in how machines and tools work
Physical & Work Environment:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a work shift
- Ability to perform light physical tasks (lifting with assistance as needed)
- Work performed in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe footwear
Grant Funded Eligibility Disclaimer
This internship position is funded through a workforce development grant administered by Employ Milwaukee. As a condition of the grant, eligibility requirements apply and are not based on employer preference.
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must meet both of the following requirements:
Be between the ages of 16 and 24 at the start of the internship
Reside in Milwaukee County
These requirements are grant mandated and required to ensure compliance with program funding guidelines. Applicants who do not meet these criteria are not eligible for consideration under the terms of the grant.
