Glass Working Intern

Your Job

The Intern Glass Working Specialist will play a crucial role in the production of custom glass rod and tube preforms used in the manufacturing of specialty optical fiber. This position offers an opportunity for contribution motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills in a technical manufacturing environment. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineer/glass working specialists.

Our Team

Join our team and help create life sustaining, life saving devices! We offer state-of-the-art, indoor climate-controlled manufacturing facilities with on-the-job training and support from a designated mentor. Work within a collaborative team to discover your potential while maintaining the quality and safety of our products!

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our opportunities for internships are in-person nationwide!

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our Innovation Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

For this role, we anticipate paying $21- $23 per hour

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and engineering, to gain the specialized skills necessary to build custom glass rod and tube preforms used in the manufacturing of specialty optical fiber
• Apply glass working techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, and shaping to create high-quality glass materials
• Demonstrate a commitment to integrity by upholding ethical principles, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with the team to enhance production efficiency and product quality
• Embrace the principles of stewardship & compliance by following safety protocols, minimizing waste, and promoting environmentally responsible practices
• Approach work with humility and respect, valuing teamwork, diversity, and open communication

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in glass technology or materials science

What Will Put You Ahead

• Basic knowledge of glass working techniques and processes
• Familiarity with glass working tools, equipment, and machinery

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf