Summer 2027 Production & Maintenance Internship Opportunities

Production and Maintenance interns will gain firsthand exposure to the work required to build and maintain complex commercial and government vessels while developing their technical skills, understanding of workplace safety, and knowledge of shipyard operations.

Internship opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Welding

• Maintenance

Specific responsibilities will vary based on the internship assignment, experience level, and department needs.

What You'll Experience

As a Summer 2027 Production or Maintenance intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in a large-scale shipbuilding and industrial environment.

• Work alongside experienced skilled trades professionals and learn from employees actively working in the field.

• Apply skills learned through your academic or technical program in a real-world environment.

• Learn about the tools, equipment, processes, and safety practices used in shipbuilding and industrial maintenance.

• Assist with production or maintenance activities appropriate to your experience and skill level.

• Develop an understanding of quality standards, safe work practices, and expectations within an industrial workplace.

• Learn how production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other departments work together to support vessel construction.

• Develop technical and professional skills through hands-on assignments and structured development opportunities.

• Participate in networking, professional development, and intern program activities throughout the summer.

• Explore potential career paths in skilled trades, production, maintenance, and shipbuilding.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Be currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a field related to welding, maintenance, or another relevant technical discipline.

• Have an anticipated graduation date of 2030 or earlier.

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Be able to work full-time for the duration of the Summer 2027 Internship Program.

• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in skilled trades, manufacturing, maintenance, or a related technical field.

• Be willing and able to work in an active shipyard and industrial environment.

• Demonstrate a commitment to following established safety procedures and work practices.

Preferred Areas of Study

Relevant programs may include, but are not limited to:

• Welding Technology

• Welding Engineering Technology

• Industrial Maintenance

• HVAC / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Mechatronics

• Electromechanical Technology

• Mechanical Technology

• Advanced Manufacturing

Other related skilled trades, maintenance, or technical programs may also be considered based on the specific internship opportunity.

Welding Internship Requirement

Candidates selected for the Welding Internship will be required to successfully complete and pass a welding test prior to beginning hands-on welding work. Additional information regarding the welding test and scheduling will be provided to selected candidates at a later stage in the process.

Internship Placement

Candidates will be considered for Welding or Maintenance internship opportunities based on their academic or technical program, experience, skills, interests, and available departmental needs.