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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 3 months ago

Maintenance Intern - Mechanical

Reading, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys and superalloys. They are seeking a Maintenance Intern who will work hands-on with maintenance craftsmen, focusing on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting lean manufacturing projects.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

The Maintenance intern will provide support for maintenance, engineering, and production. Support includes troubleshooting, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of the plant assets, focusing on safe, reliable, and cost-effective production in a lean manufacturing environment. The intern program provides On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plan working with designated team members

Safely performs assigned tasks competently and efficiently

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

The selected candidate will be onboarded as a maintenance trainee intern and will work with our current maintenance team and supervisors in an industrial maintenance discipline

Will learn how to locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and/or electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams

Will learn to remove/replace defective parts by disassembling machinery, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools

Will assist in controlling downtime by preforming routine preventative maintenance requirements, daily equipment inspections, and monitoring machine operational performance

Perform duties as needed in support of the plant

Qualification

Mechanical MaintenanceTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceLean ManufacturingCommunication Skills

Required

Must be enrolled at an accredited university/college/trade school and be pursuing at least a two-year technical degree in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent area and have completed the first year of core technical courses

Required cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

Ability to work minimum 20 hours beginning Summer 2026. Hours will be based on a part-time work schedule during the school semester and/or a full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week during the summer up to a maximum of 1,000 hours during any 12-month period

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment

Preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions

Willing to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options to employees

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889