Tool Maker Intern

Quanex is looking for a Tool Maker Intern to join our team located in Sioux Falls, SD. The Tool Maker Intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting the Tool Room team in tool fabrication, repair, and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship is designed to develop future talent while providing practical exposure to tool making and production support processes.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Wellness & Fitness Resources
• Dynamic Culture & People
• Training/Development

What’s attractive about Controls Technician Intern position?

• Opportunity to continue a company’s pursuit of a world class safety culture and environmental excellence.
• We are a community-minded organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and employee development.
• Our culture encourages growth, innovation, and mentorship, providing interns with meaningful opportunities to build skills, contribute ideas, and gain real-world experience in a supportive team environment.

What Success Looks Like:

• Assist in manufacturing parts for engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Support production operations by helping repair and maintain tooling used in manufacturing processes.
• Aid in basic mold manufacturing and tool room operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including tool room organization and layout optimization.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Your Credentials

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in machining, robotics, tool and die making, manufacturing technology, or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or CAD models
• Basic understanding of measurement and metrology principles
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

This is a paid, full-time internship that will be paid hourly. The hourly range for this internship is $20 to $25, and the selected hourly rate will align with the intern’s academic experience.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.