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2026 Summer Internship Program (Vocational Trainee)

3/25/2026

Interns will participate in a five-week rotational experience, shadowing primary manufacturing departments to gain hands-on exposure to the process flow and core technologies. This includes rotations through areas like Cold Forming, Precision Machining, Quality, and various business functions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

SFS Group, USA is a part of a worldwide leading supplier of mechanical fastening systems and precision components. SFS Group AG comprises the three segments Engineered Components, Fastening Systems and Distribution & Logistics, which represent the respective business models. SFS Group, USA heads the Construction and Riveting divisions. They develop, produce and sell application-optimized, mechanical fastening systems. A global player with manufacturing sites and distribution companies throughout all of North America, SFS Group, USA has a work-force of over 250 employees. Link to Worldwide Annual Report: https://annualreport.sfs.com/en Link to Worldwide Sustainability Report: https://sustainability.sfs.com/en/

About the Role

2026 Summer Internship Program

Calling all students interested in exploring the world of manufacturing!

The SFS Summer Internship Program is a five-week rotational experience running from Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 31. Interns will work from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday including 30-minute paid lunches. Students will be paid $13.75/hour on a bi-weekly basis.

Participants must have reliable transportation to and from SFS each day and have their own safety shoes (composite or steel toe). Safety glasses will be provided.

Program Overview

Interns will rotate through/shadow our primary manufacturing departments, gaining hands-on exposure to our process flow and core technologies, including:

Cold Forming
Precision Machining
Tool & Die
Quality
Robotic Assembly
Engineering
Business Functions including: Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management

Interns will also receive basic safety training and participate in educational sessions such as Lean Manufacturing and… Heat Treat Ice Cream!

Intern Eligibility Criteria

Preference given to those currently enrolled in a high school vocational or technical education program
Have completed their Junior year of high school;
Can successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening

Required Documentation (upon selection)

Completed and signed Training Agreement (if required by their vocational school)
Parental Consent Forms

Applicants under the age 18 must also provide a Minor Employee Work Permit issued by their school (Note: application requires sign-off by physician)

Key Skills

Cold FormingPrecision MachiningTool & DieQualityRobotic AssemblyEngineeringHuman ResourcesSalesOperationsSupply ChainProduct ManagementLean Manufacturing