Internship-CNC Machinist

HMC Machinist Internship Program
Are you interested in becoming a machinist and building a career in advanced manufacturing?
Located just 3 miles south of Princeton, Highway Machine Co. (HMC) offers a hands-on machinist internship program for high school and college students from the surrounding area, including Gibson, Vanderburgh, Pike, Knox, Warrick, and Wabash (IL) counties.
HMC welcomes high school and college students who are currently enrolled in a machining or machinist program and are interested in building a career in advanced manufacturing. Our goal is to build a long-term relationship with each intern, providing the training, experience, and support needed to help them succeed at every stage of their education and career.
For high school students, internships are typically scheduled during the second half of the school day during their final semester. Graduation does not have to mean the end of the internship. Students can continue working with HMC while attending trade school or college, with schedules adjusted around their classes.
HMC interns receive competitive pay and industry leading training while working with some of the largest and most advanced machine tools in the industry. Successful candidates have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain real world manufacturing experience, and build a career with a company that has been manufacturing precision components for more than 100 years.
Machinist Intern Candidate Expectations
Candidates should:
Have a basic understanding of blueprint reading
Be able to use a tape measure, calipers, OD micrometers, and ID micrometers
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Demonstrate strong attention to detail
Understand basic part layout
Be proficient in basic mathematics
Understand basic machining principles, including milling, turning, feeds and speeds, and tooling
Be willing to learn, ask questions, and follow safe work practices
Be currently enrolled in a machining program or related technical program
What You Will Learn
As an HMC Machinist Intern, you will gain hands on experience with:
Machine setups and setup procedures
Different machining processes and operations
Reading and understanding job packets, including blueprints, travelers, setup drawings, and inspection sheets
Safely handling parts using cranes and forklifts
Proper use of slings, eyebolts, clevises, and other lifting equipment
Selecting, using, and maintaining tooling for different machining operations
Reading and writing basic CNC programs
Operating machine controls and performing initial or rough machining operations
Setting machine parameters and tool offsets
Preventive maintenance and proper care of machine tools
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Build Your Future at HMC
This internship is more than a summer job or short-term work experience. It is an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, earn competitive pay, gain valuable industry experience, and build a foundation for a long-term career in manufacturing.
HMC is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, whether their next step is graduation, trade school, college, or a full-time career with HMC.

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
No