Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Academy

Skills Inc.

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers' rigorous standards and expectations for excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded nonprofit organization with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community. We accomplish our mission in three ways: direct hire, vocational programs and services, and serving as a resource to the community.

We have three lines of business:
Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, which operate in two locations.

A unique running start opportunity for high school seniors

We are seeking several Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Academy Interns to join our team in Auburn, Washington. The Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Academy (AMLA) is a nine-month concurrent enrollment, dual credit educational career launch program for high school seniors that will provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for a successful future in advanced manufacturing. Participants will earn credits to complete their high school graduation and 45 credits towards an AAS degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technologies at Clover Park Technical College.

Students will benefit from the extensive experience of college instructors and hands-on training with current industry professionals. During the AMLA, participants will be employed part-time at Skills Inc. and compensated for assigned production work. Qualified students will utilize the Running Start program to cover tuition costs. No pre-requisites or prior experience necessary.

Participants will study terms and concepts helping manufacturers move from manual output to more automated solutions―including robotics, 3D printing, and digital inspection methods―become proficient and work-ready in the operation of CNC machines and dimensional inspection, as well as gain leadership skills by participating in real-life problem-solving activities―applying the principles of Lean to improve processes.

Prior to graduation from the academy, students will be provided time and guidance on how to structure their work-based learning journey beyond AMLA. Supported pathways include additional education aimed at AAS and BAS degrees, apprenticeships, or workplace roles that will lead to a well-rounded career in the field with continued leadership potential.

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only "U.S. persons," as defined by law, can access, view, or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A "U.S. person" is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent periods of standing or walking throughout the workday

• Constant periods of sitting at a work station throughout the workday

• Frequent repetitive motions

• Constantly required to use fingers/hands/arms to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, and reach

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with help).

• Occasional use of industry-standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

• Constant exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment

• Constant exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

• Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Constant exposure to moderate noise

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

1st Shift;
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm