About the role#
The Plant Engineering Internship provides support for departmental functions and initiatives at our Le Mars campus. You will gain exposure to various areas of the business while working under supervision to complete operational and administrative tasks related to your field of study.
What you'll do#
- Perform operational and administrative tasks related to your major.
- Work independently on special projects assigned by your functional leader.
- Assist with implementing strategies to help the team reach goals and objectives.
- Scope, develop budgets, and complete approval processes for capital projects.
- Assist with reverse engineering opportunities for equipment and parts.
- Support departmental deliverables and plan daily tasks.
- Present documents and provide project updates in group settings.
- Observe and assist with daily work orders, capital projects, and support tasks.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program.
- Preference for students entering their junior or senior year of a 4-year degree.
- Preference for a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and effective presentation skills.
- Prior experience in technical fields is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Le Mars, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full time.
- This position is paid.
About Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises is a food and beverage manufacturer based in Le Mars, Iowa. Founded in 1913, the company produces over 900 varieties of ice cream and frozen novelties. It operates production facilities in Iowa, Nevada, and New York. The business functions as an independent operating company within the Ferrero Group.
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