Fabricator Intern

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Shield - KS - Kansas City KS

Internship

Description

SUMMARY

SHIELDis a Kansas City-based design and manufacturing company creating world-class products for the worlds best teams and facilities. Our work can be found in the locker rooms of the NBA NFL and NCAAs top programs and in the nations most innovative hospitals and medical centers. From custom athletic lockers to modern healthcare environments we partner with elite organizations to design engineer and build spaces where champions and professionals perform at their best. At SHIELD craftsmanship meets purpose and every project is built with pride.

Our Summer Internship Program is geared towards students interested in the manufacturing of custom cabinets casework and locker rooms. TheFabricator Internshipis an hourly (non-exempt) full-time opportunity that runs from June 1 2026 - July 31 2026.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager the Fabricator Intern will work in all phases of fabrication for each of our unique projects specifically designed for our clients. The Fabricator has a direct impact on how each product is crafted and delivered to the client. You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONSmay include but are not limited to:

Possess an eye for quality and detail and desire to work on cool projects
Must be willing to do all phases of fabrication
Always maintain a safe and positive work environment
Operates power tools fabrication machines and/or life equipment and material
Work and collaborate as a team to complete projects on a timely schedule
Takes direction well and is a self-starter
Improves processes when necessary
Fulfills production duties assigned as needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to read CAD drawings is preferred
Knowledge of fractions decimals- both standard and metric
Ability to use various measuring tools
Knowledge of fabrication shop procedures
Ability to work solo and as part of a project team
Ability to stand walk bend kneel stoop and crouch all day and frequently lift or move items up to 75 pounds

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.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel climb crouch or crawl
The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision distant vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to talk and hear

SHIFT HOURS

Full time position five day work week with over-time as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

Required Experience:

Intern

Job Details Shield - KS - Kansas City KS InternshipDescription SUMMARYSHIELDis a Kansas City-based design and manufacturing company creating world-class products for the worlds best teams and facilities. Our work can be found in the locker rooms of the NBA NFL and NCAAs top programs and in the natio...