Production Intern

Job Description

Production Intern | Sandhills Global

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sandhills Global, located in Lincoln, NE. Sandhills Global is a significant organization that produces various publications, offering technology and information solutions across multiple industries. This role is crucial as it provides a hands-on, apprenticeship-like opportunity for an intern to gain practical experience in the company’s core manufacturing operations, including press and bindery. The position offers dedicated support from mentors, setting the foundation for a potential career in production and maintenance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (with full-time hours available during school breaks and vacations)
• Location: In-person, Lincoln, NE
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Mission: Learn and perform day-to-day printing and binding tasks, conduct scheduled equipment maintenance, and assist with mechanical and electronic troubleshooting within the Production and Maintenance Department.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Apprenticeship: Participate in a hands-on apprenticeship program to learn various aspects of the Production and Maintenance Department.
• Troubleshooting: Shadow press and bindery technicians to assist in troubleshooting mechanical and electronic problems within manufacturing areas.
• Production Tasks: Learn and perform the day-to-day tasks involved in the printing and binding of company publications.
• Equipment Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance routines for manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Skill Development: Gain exposure to manufacturing areas, including press and bindery, developing practical skills with strong mentor support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student seeking an apprenticeship-like opportunity to learn production and maintenance aspects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience: No specific years required; demonstrated stable and progressive work history is expected.
• Skills: Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team, and results-oriented with flexibility and openness to change.
• Bonus: Show a preference towards mechanical work coupled with a strong willingness to learn new skills.