Design Drafter Co-op Intern

Valmont Industries - Farmington, MN

Full-time - Intern

Farmington, MN

501-1,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Design Drafter Co-op Intern position in the Global Lighting & Transportation Division. This internship is designed for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the goals of the Drafting team while gaining valuable experience from some of the finest engineers in the industry. As a Design Drafter Co-op Intern, you will have the opportunity to engage with various parts of the business, collaborating with subject matter experts from diverse divisions and professions. This role is not just about performing tasks; it is about immersing yourself in a learning environment that fosters professional growth and development. The internship program at Valmont aims to empower an emerging workforce to enhance the success of Valmont's global operations. This is achieved through the recruitment and retention of top talent, providing opportunities for professional development and mentorship, and engaging in real-world projects with practical coaching. The position is targeted to start as soon as possible, with the goal of continuing through the school year, allowing you to balance your academic commitments with hands-on experience in a leading company. In this role, you will be responsible for determining changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project demands. You will create sketches for use by other designers and drafters, interpret specifications and standards, and communicate with customers to resolve specification questions in preparation for drawings. Additionally, you will provide assistance and input on a project basis to other team members in the development of shop drawings, ensuring that customer requirements are met or improved. This position will also involve performing other essential functions as directed, providing a comprehensive experience in the field of drafting and design.

Responsibilities

• Determines changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project demands
• Makes sketches for use by other designers/drafters
• Interprets specifications and standards and provides information to others to ensure that customer requirements are met or improved
• Communicates with customers, both oral and written, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawings
• Provides assistance and input on a project basis to other team members in the development of shop drawings
• Performs other essential functions as directed

Requirements

• CAD skills including design applications and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrates problem-solving/critical thinking skills
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a degree in Drafting & Design

Benefits

• Great opportunity to gain career-related coursework experience from an industry leader
• Competitive paid internship with benefits including 401(k) and health coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for active, regular employees and interns working 20 or more hours per week, up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Potential development into a regular, full-time position
• Flexible scheduling with full-time, day shift hours during the summer and part-time, day shift hours during the school year
• A thriving culture in a growing business
• Interactive group activities with intern peers