Friday, April 24, 2015

Engineering or Sustainable Biomaterials Intern for Woodgrain Millwork in Marion VA


Company Overview:
Woodgrain Millwork is one of the largest millwork companies in the world.  Our strategy of vertical integration allows the company to bring high quality products to market competitively.  Woodgrain is an industry leader with over 60 years in the millwork business and continues to build on its tradition of excellence as a market leader. 

About the Job
This summer internship will provide a college-level student with practical experience related to his or her major in engineering or Sustainable Biomaterials that will enhance and complement classroom learning.

The position will require good mechanical, analytical, and problem solving skills.  This individual will be working in both an office and manufacturing floor environment and will require good manufacturing practices and adherence to all safety procedures.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Participate and lead projects for lumber vendor evaluation and optimizing lumber for value/yield
  • Collect, organize and evaluate data
  • Make recommendations and assist in the implementation of process improvements and reducing waste
  • Drive projects to improve quality performance by eliminating variation in the process

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Majoring in either Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or Sustainable Biomaterials and be in good academic standing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be creative, resourceful, attentive to detail, and highly organized
  • Proficient with MS-Office applications (primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word)
  • Experience using CAD software is a plus
  • Knowledge of LEAN processes

Company offers:

  • A paid internship opportunity that could lead to full time employment.
  • Dates:  June 1- August 14, 2015
  • Will help locate reasonably priced housing for duration of internship
  • Number of Position Available: 1

To apply for this position, please email resume to mpack@woodgrain.com by April 27th.
Woodgrain is an equal opportunity employer and a Tobacco and Drug Free Workplace

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