High School Work-Based Learning Intern: Industrial Maintenance
Description
Position Overview:
The Work-Based Learning Industrial Maintenance Intern will work alongside experienced technicians and Shaw Technical Academy trainers to learn the fundamentals of industrial maintenance, automation, and mechatronics systems. This internship is designed to provide exposure to real-world applications of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Shaw Technical Academy trainers to learn and practice technician skills.
- Assist Shaw Technical Academy on projects related to mechanical, electrical, and automation skills, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Support preventive maintenance activities on machinery and automated systems.
- Learn and apply basic principles of mechatronics, including robotics, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and sensors.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment following Shaw Industries’ safety standards.
- Participate in job shadowing and hands-on training sessions to develop technical skills.
- Perform general housekeeping tasks to ensure shop safety, including painting, cleaning machinery, etc.
- Document work performed and report issues to supervisors as needed.
Qualifications:
- Current high school senior enrolled in or having successfully completed a technical or vocational program at a Georgia College & Career Academy (preferred focus: Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field).
- Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems, automation, and manufacturing technology; desire to be a maintenance technician as a profession (post-high school).
- Basic computer skills.
- Self-motivated with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in an industrial setting.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Must be at least 17 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Schedule:
- Part-time hours (flexible to accommodate school schedule). Typically 20-25 hours per week.
- First shift
Benefits of Internship:
- Gain hands-on experience in industrial maintenance. Exposure to advanced technologies and industrial equipment.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to develop skills for future technical careers.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Skills
Employer Details
About Shaw
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a better future for our customers, people, communities and company. We believe a healthy company is intrinsically connected to a healthy community, customers and associates. Profitability fuels our vision, driving innovation, sustainable practices, and initiatives that support people from the ground up. By maintaining a profitable and thriving business, we can allocate resources strategically, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our operations and empowering us to make a meaningful difference in shaping a better future for all.
Our Mission
Our mission is great people, great products, great services. Always. We are dedicated to creating impactful spaces by combining exceptional design, cutting-edge innovation and operational excellence. Our commitment to these principles ensures that we consistently deliver outstanding products, services and experiences to our customers. By fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of those we serve. Our focus on quality and customer satisfaction drives us to bring together the best people, products and services, ensuring that we support and enhance the lives of our customers every day.
Our Values
Our values are honesty, integrity and passion. We challenge the status quo, engage in open dialogue and support our brands in meeting and exceeding customer needs with dedication and excellence.