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SHOP INTERN

CompanyInnovative-IDM, LLC
LocationLewisville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Shop Intern supports daily production and warehouse operations through non-hazardous tasks like kitting, inventory organization, and shipping preparation. The role focuses on learning and organization under direct supervision while strictly adhering to child labor safety laws.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
97
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Innovative-IDM was founded in 2000 as Innovative Automation with a single location in Dallas. We were primarily a Contract Manufacturer focused on building electrical control panels. Founders Gene Gray, Tim Mueller, Todd Mueller and Adam Ring sold during the day and built control panels at night. Along the way, Innovative allied with key distribution channel partners such as Omron Automation & Safety, Parker EMN and SSD, SMC, Wago, Yaskawa Drives and Yaskawa Motion. Our technologies and services represent blue chip choices for our customers. When our customers asked, we added Systems Integration, Field Service and Industrial Electronic Repairs to our service line up. In its second decade, Innovative-IDM made several acquisitions including Omron Service Centers (formerly Omron IDM Controls) and Sunbelt Power Controls. We accelerated our expertise in plant safety and guarding by acquiring a complete aluminum extrusion cutting, milling and assembly shop. This positioned us to be recognized as a Parker IPS Design Center to help customers with machine guarding and other safety initiatives. Our TUV certified engineers also can perform plant safety audits. As our third decade unfolds, we moved to our new corporate HQ in Lewisville, Texas. Front and center is our robotics proof-of-concept lab which contains Articulated Arm, Cartesian, SCARA, Delta, Collaborative and Mobile robots. This facility allows us to test your robotics application onsite with our engineers and move your project forward faster, no matter where your facility is located. And our Safe Space product has kept thousands of plant employees better protected when social distancing is not feasible. Innovative-IDM has grown into a company with more than 100 team members and stocking locations in Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Tulsa. To this day, we operate under our founding principles of business integrity, team loyalty and a model of “doing the right thing” for our customers, team members, and vendors.
About the Role

Description

The Shop Assistant supports day-to-day operations within the production and warehouse environment by performing non-hazardous, entry-level tasks. This role is specifically designed for employees ages 16–17 and is structured to comply with all federal and state child labor laws, including restrictions on hazardous occupations. The position emphasizes learning, organization, and safe workplace practices under direct supervision.


RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General Shop Support (Permitted Tasks Only):

  • Assist with kitting and staging parts for production jobs
  • Perform inventory organization and cycle counts
  • Label components, wires, and packaging materials
  • Support order packing and shipping preparation
  • Conduct light cleaning and housekeeping (non-hazardous areas only)
  • Assist with documentation, filing, and ERP data entry
  • Organize hardware, fasteners, and small parts bins
  • Participate in supervised training and job shadowing activities

PROHIBITED DUTIES (STRICTLY ENFORCED)

This position does NOT permit the employee to perform or assist with any hazardous tasks, including but not limited to:

Power-Driven Equipment:

  • Operating, cleaning, adjusting, or assisting with saws, drills, grinders, cutting tools, or punch equipment
  • CNC machines, routers, or fabrication machinery
  • Wire processing or automated cutting equipment

Material Handling Equipment:

  • Operating or riding on forklifts, powered pallet jacks, lifts, or hoists

Production / Fabrication Work:

  • Panel drilling, cutting, machining, or fabrication
  • Working directly with energized electrical systems
  • Assisting with machine setup, maintenance, or operation

Construction / Installation Activities:

  • Jobsite work involving installation, roofing, excavation, or elevated work

Additional Restrictions:

  • Driving company vehicles
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals, radiation, or unsafe environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONTROLS

  • Work is limited to designated safe zones within the facility
  • Employee must remain under direct supervision when in production areas
  • Physical barriers or visual controls are used to separate restricted equipment
  • All tasks must be pre-approved by a supervisor

Requirements

  • Required Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in High School (Age 16–17) 
  • Expected Experience: Entry-Level
  • Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety guidelines
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Basic computer skills (data entry preferred)
  • Ability to work in a team environment and take direction
  • Demonstrates reliability and willingness to learn

Training & Safety Requirements

  • Completion of New Hire Safety Orientation 
  • Review and acknowledgment of Restricted Equipment & Hazardous Tasks 
  • Ongoing supervision and task-specific safety guidance


Key Skills
KittingInventory OrganizationCycle CountingOrder PackingShipping PreparationData EntryERPOrganizationAttention To DetailTeamwork
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsTradesAdministrative