1st Shift Maintenance Intern; Downtime Data Collection

Location: Gastonia, NC 28056
Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Job Type: Paid Internship | Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Internship
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance / Metal Fabrication

We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented 1st Shift Maintenance Intern (Downtime Data Collection) to support the maintenance and production departments at a busy metal manufacturing facility in Gastonia, NC.

This entry-level opportunity is designed for individuals interested in gaining hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance operations, manufacturing processes, equipment performance monitoring, and data analysis.

The primary responsibility of this position is to collect, record, organize, and analyze equipment downtime information to help the maintenance team identify recurring machinery issues, improve equipment reliability, and minimize production interruptions.

The Maintenance Intern will work closely with maintenance technicians, production supervisors, and machine operators to gather information about equipment stoppages, repair activities, and machine performance.

Previous industrial maintenance experience is not required. Training and guidance will be provided.

• Monitor and document equipment downtime throughout assigned manufacturing departments.
• Collect accurate information regarding machinery breakdowns, production interruptions, and equipment stoppages.
• Record downtime starts times, end times, total duration, and reported reasons for interruptions.
• Gather equipment downtime information from machine operators, maintenance technicians, and production supervisors.
• Identify and document common causes of downtime, including mechanical issues, electrical problems, equipment adjustments, tooling problems, and material‑related delays.
• Maintain accurate daily records of equipment downtime and machine availability.
• Track recurring machine issues and communicate findings to maintenance supervisors.
• Organize downtime information by equipment type, department, and shift.
• Verify that collected information is complete and accurate before entering it into reporting systems.

• Assist maintenance technicians with documenting equipment issues, completed repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Help maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and service documentation.
• Observe maintenance and troubleshooting procedures to gain an understanding of industrial machinery.
• Assist with tracking preventive maintenance activities and maintenance work orders.
• Document equipment conditions and report potential maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Support the organization of equipment service records, maintenance schedules, and inspection documentation.
• Assist the maintenance team with assigned projects and administrative tasks.
• Learn how maintenance operations contribute to equipment reliability and manufacturing productivity.

• Enter downtime information into Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, or designated manufacturing tracking software.
• Maintain accurate and organized daily downtime reports.
• Assist with preparing weekly summaries of equipment performance and production interruptions.
• Review downtime data to identify repeated equipment issues or unusual patterns.
• Calculate total downtime minutes or hours for individual machines and production departments.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance‑related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Organize and update spreadsheets used to track machine stoppages, maintenance response times, and…