Discover how an internship with MSI could challenge you to explore new possibilities.
Company Overview :
Since 1971, industries around the world have turned to MSI to design and build molds of exceptional accuracy and durability. Our dedication to the highest quality mold design and building standards is part of our mission to lead the industry in the design and production of value added plastic molds.
Our customers rely on us to design and build various types of steel and aluminum molds for injection, structural foam, rim, blow, gas assist and structural web processes. We also design and build aluminum injection molds for limited production runs.
Today MSI serves customers in the computer, business machine, medical diagnostics, material handling, sporting goods, lawn and garden, appliance, consumer electronics, heavy equipment and transportation industries.
Student Qualifications
Program Overview
MSI believes that one of the strongest components to our future success lies in the development of new talent. The goal of our internship program is to provide students with an opportunity to explore careers in the field of Advanced Manufacturing; and, to help them determine their interest and capabilities in the various careers in this field. The internship will provide hands-on learning experiences for students at the company facilities as well as help them develop interpersonal and technical skill sets that are necessary to be successful in today's workforce.
Internships are paid and the hours are flexible based on school work load and extra- curricular school programs. Participation in MSI's internship program does not guarantee regular employment will be offered at the completion of the internship. An internship can be terminated at any time, for example, if an intern does not show advancement in skills, demonstrates poor interpersonal skills, has poor attendance and / or punctuality, or if business conditions change.,.
Exposed to all areas of MSI's production and engineering areas. The intern will be assigned tasks that are not directly related to operating machinery but will be of value to the organization. Examples may include electrode mounting, helping with set ups, maintenance work, print scanning, etc.
The level of tasks that are initially assigned to an intern will be based on schooling and background. Further advancement to more difficult tasks will be based on growth of skill set and the attitude that is demonstrated. MSI places equal importance on technical abilities and attitude. A positive "can do" attitude, punctuality, ability to stay on task, ability to communicate effectively and a willingness to learn and ask questions are critical attributes of a successful employee.
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Educational Assistance
MSI believes that a formal education is important to a successful career in Advanced Manufacturing. To reinforce this belief, interns have the opportunity to receive assistance for their college education.
Students who are accepted into an MSI approved Advanced Manufacturing related program may be eligible for :
[1] Such responsibilities will be assigned only to interns who are age 18 and over.
Internship • Cedar Rapids, IA, USA