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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Plant Operator Intern

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Fort Dodge, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a technical or vocational program related to manufacturing, industrial operations, maintenance, instrumentation, HVAC, or a similar field.
  • Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to wear industrial chemical plant uniforms and required personal protective equipment; confined space entry may be required.
  • Available for shift work and emergency call outs in an industrial environment, indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily plant operations by assisting with the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
  • Perform operational rounds, monitor process conditions, and record data to help ensure safe and reliable plant performance.
  • Partner with operators and maintenance teams to identify issues, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve equipment reliability.
  • Follow safety, environmental, and operating procedures while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Work on projects and tasks representative of the work performed by full-time operators.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, or previous military experience.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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