Location: Erie, CO
Wage: $15/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3-4 days per week. Our hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Overview:
Part Time Manufacturing Operators will likely be trained on all steps of our process such as running automated forming equipment, making parts in Haas CNC Machines, and performing final assembly of grates. Since all manufacturing is done in-house, Operators have the ability to learn a variety of job functions and make suggestions along our continuous improvement journey.
Skills Gained:
Fundamentals of aluminum manufacturing, assembly, quality control, packaging, labeling, working with a team, etc.
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Wage: $17,00/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours: More than 20 hours per week is preferred but reduced hours will be considered depending on the candidate’s availability.
*Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the date of hire.
Overview: Advanced Energy, AE, is currently seeking an engineering intern to support the productization of a miniature plasma chamber. This chamber will be later used for radio frequency, RF, fundamentals training provided to AE associates and key customers. Candidates will work closely with engineers to fabricate, procure, assemble and document components for the chamber assembly as well as support design verification testing.
Skills Gained:
Interpret drawings and design criteria from an engineer to be used to fabricate custom machined parts
Machine parts at an offsite at a 3rd party machine shop (e.g. Poudre School District machine shop)
Procure parts, including off-the-shelf or custom-design parts, from online or local vendors
Assemble components using various hand and power tools
Test and verify the completed top-level assembly using vacuum pump, RF power, RF matching and RF metrology equipment
Document various mechanical drawings and assembly procedures
Location: Loveland, CO
Wage: High School Sophomore: $17/hour, High School Junior: $18/hour, High School Senior: $19/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Overview:
Better Process is looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Intern to join our team this summer. In this role, you'll work on design, prototyping, testing, and process optimization projects, gaining hands-on experience in engineering and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with engineering design and simulation projects.
Support prototyping, testing, and quality assurance efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an engineering program (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with engineering software/tools is a plus.
Benefits:
Gain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and contribute to real-world projects that drive innovation at Better Process.
Skills Gained:
CAD Software: Proficiency in tools such as Fusion360.
Data Analysis and Visualization: Skills using tools such as Excel, or Python.
Programming: Competence in languages relevant to engineering tasks, such as Python.
Technical Documentation: Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documents and reports.
Location: Longmont, CO
Wage: $17.50/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday. Ideally 30-40 hours/week
Overview:
The apprentice machinist will work alongside our team to not only learn machining skills, safety, and best practices but also contribute to the weekly goals and objectives of the team by taking on job tasks at increasingly higher levels of difficulty as proficiency is demonstrated.
Additional Information Specific to Position:
Good communication skills and comfortable following verbal directions Mechanical aptitude preferred Able to lift 70 lbs Able to perform repetitive tasks.
Skills Gained:
Overall skills gained depends on the interns background with machining and ability to learn and grow when exposed to new areas of learning. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about machine shop safety, general workflow, aerospace quality management systems (AS9100), job flow, job setup, CNC milling, CNC turning (lathe), and potentially even programming (Mastercam), and more.
Location: Greeley, CO
Wage: $18.00/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours: Hours can be flexible. Typically, past interns have worked 30-40 hours per week. We work a 4-10 schedule Monday through Thursday.
Overview:
Operates multiple manual & CNC machines daily. Operates and monitors several machines simultaneously to produce established daily quantities of product. Works with micrometers, calipers, blueprints, and other inspection tools to ensure product quality. Operates drill presses, saws, grinders and hand tools.
Skills Gained:
Time management
Use of various machine tools
Familiarity with metrology instrumentations
Location: Loveland & Fort Collins, CO (Intern(s) would work PT in both locations)
Wage: $15.00/hour
Proposed Schedule/Hours:
- Assembly Shop (Downtown Loveland): Internship hours are 20-30 hours/week (2-3 days/week). Days and hours are flexible. Internship hours must fall within the Assembly shop hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday.
- Machine Shop (South Fort Collins): Internship hours are 20-30 hours/week (2-3 days/week). Days and hours are flexible. Internship hours must fall within the Machine shop hours: 7am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Overview:
This position(s) will work at both the Machine Shop and Assembly Shop, half time at each location. This allows the intern(s) to see all sides of the process, from machining to final assembly. They will have the opportunity to practice and gain different skills and work with various people to experience different manners of guidance and direction.
Skills Gained:
At the assembly shop
• Mechanical assembly of electronic and cable components
• Basic soldering
• Conducting electrical checks
• Use of ohm meter
At the machine shop
• Shadow machinists to learn about machining procedures and safety
• Process raw materials in preparation for machining
• Run simple parts on manual lathes
• Assist in the setup of production jobs on HAAS 3/5 Axis mills and Y-axis lathe
• Run production jobs on HAAS 3/5 Axis mills and Y-axis lathe
• Help debur and clean finished parts
• Learn CAM programming basics
• Assist in QC
• Assist in facilities and machine maintenance
