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Koch · 22 hours ago

Mechanical Tech Intern

positionSt James, LA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

Koch is a company that produces and supplies methanol, a key ingredient in various everyday products. They are seeking a Mechanical Tech Intern who will work with the maintenance team to improve efficiency and uptime while learning essential skills in a manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Learning precision maintenance procedures and best practices
Training with experienced techs and assisting with installing and maintaining rotating equipment from small water pumps to high-speed multi-component compressor trains
Training with experienced techs and assisting with fixed equipment repairs on equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces, and heaters
Partner across capabilities to troubleshoot plant issues and plan repairs

Qualification

Precision maintenanceRotating equipment maintenanceFixed equipment repairsManufacturing experienceTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program
Willingness to work in an industrial environment which includes: Working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to meet physical demands such as: Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights
Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

Preferred

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Previous armed forces experience as an aircraft mechanic, aircraft structural maintenance specialist, or other relevant military experience
Precision maintenance/Machinist experience or hands on training
Experience maintaining or repairing rotating or fixed equipment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Koch

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Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.
dateFounded in 1940
location
Wichita, Kansas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.kochinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Koch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$958.57M
2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M

Leadership Team

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Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
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James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
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