Fabricator Intern at Shield Casework

Kansas City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Team Collaboration, Power Tools Operation, Fabrication Machines Operation, Process Improvement, Reading CAD Drawings, Measuring Tools Usage, Fabrication Shop Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Shield - KS - Kansas City, KS 66115 Position Type: Internship SUMMARY SHIELD is a Kansas City-based design and manufacturing company creating world-class products for the world’s best teams and facilities. Our work can be found in the locker rooms of the NBA, NFL, and NCAA’s top programs, and in the nation’s most innovative hospitals and medical centers. From custom athletic lockers to modern healthcare environments, we partner with elite organizations to design, engineer, and build spaces where champions and professionals perform at their best. At SHIELD, craftsmanship meets purpose — and every project is built with pride. Our Summer Internship Program is geared towards students interested in the manufacturing of custom cabinets, casework, and locker rooms. The Fabricator Internship is an hourly (non-exempt), full-time opportunity that runs from June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Fabricator Intern will work in all phases of fabrication for each of our unique projects specifically designed for our clients. The Fabricator has a direct impact on how each product is crafted and delivered to the client. You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to: Possess an eye for quality and detail and desire to work on cool projects Must be willing to do all phases of fabrication Always maintain a safe and positive work environment Operates power tools, fabrication machines, and/or life equipment and material Work and collaborate as a team to complete projects on a timely schedule Takes direction well and is a self-starter Improves processes when necessary Fulfills production duties assigned as needed KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Ability to read CAD drawings is preferred Knowledge of fractions, decimals- both standard and metric Ability to use various measuring tools Knowledge of fabrication shop procedures Ability to work solo and as part of a project team Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch all day and frequently lift or move items up to 75 pounds PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Employee must be able to talk and hear SHIFT HOURS Full time position, five day work week with over-time as needed WORK ENVIRONMENT Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Fabricator Intern will work in all phases of fabrication for unique projects designed for clients. This role has a direct impact on how each product is crafted and delivered.