Skilled Trades Intern - Skilled Trades, LIFT Program

Are you ready to start a career in skilled trades? 

Join our L.I.F.T. Program (Learning Industrial Fundamentals & Trades) designed for individuals exploring a career in manufacturing and production.

This hands-on development program provides exposure to multiple production departments and real-world experience in the lifting and rigging industry. Participants will complete rotational training in wire rope, chain, and inspections while working alongside experienced mentors and team members. Throughout the program, you’ll build foundational technical skills, gain industry knowledge, and explore long-term career opportunities within our organization.

We are looking for recent graduates or current students enrolled in vocational and trade schools that would like to explore the world of lifting and rigging.  

• Recent high school, trade school, or community college graduates
• Individuals 18+ seeking hands-on career opportunities in production & trades
• Mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn
• Interested in manufacturing, production, skilled trades, or operations careers

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and understand codes, instructions and specifications of Fab Tickets along with special drawings or blueprints
• Calculate wire rope cut lengths, fitting requirements and select appropriate equipment to produce all varieties of wire rope assemblies
• Setup, operate, adjust and maintain all wire rope production machines and equipment
• Select, write and attach proper tags and labels to products; locate and interpret appropriate capacity tables
• Count, record and report inventory as required
• Perform all duties to established quality standards and report defective or substandard material supplies or products
• Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a clean and organized manner, and follow all Safety Guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled at a vocational school or high school
High school diploma or GED; vocational, trade school or military experience a plus

Experience & Skills

• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong analytical, conceptual and planning skills are required
• Experience in welding and fabricating preferred 
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify

Additional information

The Mazzella Way

Mazzella is a family owned company that puts people first. With over 1200 employees and 40 locations we are the humble leaders in the industry. We offer market competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Why Team Members join Mazzella:

• Team-oriented environment
• A real Work life/ Home life balance
• Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture
• Market Competitive Salaries
• Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Mazzella Core Values:

Safe-personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic

EOE/Drug Free Workplace