Facilities Engineer Intern

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, South Gate
11126 Palmer Avenue (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
Country United States of America State / County California City South Gate Division Wyman Gordon Company Shultz Steel Function Maintenance Workplace Type On-Site Position type Intern Opportunity ID 17257 Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Job Description Position Summary: Under supervision of the Facilities Engineering leader, the facilities engineer intern will focus on supporting the activities involved with researching, designing and implementing new equipment and systems or retrofits to existing plant equipment, facility repairs, and improvements. Student must be a US Citizen. Candidates must be able to work full-time 40 hr/week or part-time 20hr/week for an equivalent of 800 hours total. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Participate and support the facilities and maintenance engineering team with a focus in either electrical programs or facilities plant engineering projects Assist and support engineers with the design, development, integration and testing of new and retrofitted equipment and facility upgrades Support with planning and research for investigations to collect data, develop equipment, and ensure facility specifications Provide entry to intermediate level technical support to maintenance, production, and quality departments Comply with PCC Code of Conduct requirements Other duties as assigned Required Skills: AutoCAD experience with 2D or 3D drawings or layouts Introductory experience reading schematics, single line drawings, or panel layouts Must have excellent mathematical, analytical, problem solving and organizations skills. Possess a strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently. Strong written and oral communication skills. Intermediate in PC programs, including Microsoft Office. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in cross-functional teams. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Experience & Education: Must be currently enrolled in a Four-year undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21 to $21 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.