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Engineering Intern

CompanyHORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO
LocationEast Hartford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with inspection, conduct time studies on machining operations, and organize job queues. They will also write work instructions and create visual aids based on process observations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
95
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are a contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for aerospace and other high technology industries. Our core processes include Swiss screw machining, turning, milling, thread rolling, centerless grinding, cylindrical grinding, honing, and assembly. Our extensive supply chain offers our customers a full service logistics solution for managing their precision product requirements. We also perform value-added thread rolling, roll knurling, centerless grinding, and OD grinding services on customers supplied parts. We are family owned, professionally managed, ISO9001:2015/AS9100 registered and proud of our 74 year, three-generation legacy of quality and performance.
About the Role

Job Summary:

This internship is a full-time 40 hours per week role geared to students pursuing an engineering, manufacturing, or similar degreed program that are still seeking general exposure to a manufacturing company.  Students will be exposed to various work within the engineering, manufacturing, production, shipping, and quality departments. Job duties will vary by department. This role does not include company benefits or PTO.

Anticipated Start Date: May 25 or June 1 & anticipated end date of August 28th 

Essential Job Duties:

  • Ability to write programs for Sylvac and potentially RMS to assist with inspection.
  • Conduct time studies of various machining operations and compare against job standard.
  • Inspect components against a blueprint and record results using hand tools such as verniers, micrometers, or visual inspection.
  • Thorough understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T requirements.
  • Organize jobs in queue by due date, and stage work for operators.
  • Write a work instruction based on observing a process and/or interviewing an employee about the job steps.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to pick up on new software platforms.
  • Create visual aids for inspection.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills:

  • Enrolled in a 2- or 4-years degreed program in engineering or manufacturing.
  • Available to work our business hours 8:00am-4:30pm
  • This is a full-time role up to 40 hours per week. 
  • This is a 12-week program spanning from June – August.
  • Work will be performed 100% on-site. Hybrid or Remote work is not permitted.
  • Willingness to flex into various departments performing short-term assignments.

Physical Demands:

 

Legend

N (Not applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

 

Lift/Carry 10-50lbs

F

Stand

F

Walk

F

Manually manipulate

F

Squat or kneel

F

Bend

F

Reach above shoulder

F

 

Key Skills
Blueprint readingGD&TTime studiesMachining operationsInspectionVerniersMicrometersTechnical writingComputer skillsSoftware proficiencyVisual aidsProcess observation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogistics