Manufacturing Intern

4663 Table Mountain Dr., Golden CO

Description

TDA Research, Inc., a research and development company located in Wheat Ridge, CO, has a position open for a Manufacturing Intern. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and would be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university. Additional training or trade skills are desirable. The Manufacturing Intern will work with project leaders and engineers to produce sorbents and catalysts. Applications for the finished products include fuel cell protection, desulfurization, life support systems, and CO2 sequestration. The Manufacturing Intern will: • Follow procedures accurately. • Employ a team-oriented attitude. • Demonstrate excellent safety and chemical hygiene practices. • Learn how to safely work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, and solvents. Some operations may require use of a dust mask or respirator. • Independently assess problems and complete tasks. • Install, calibrate and maintain equipment. • Electrically/mechanically troubleshoot and maintain both new and existing production equipment (reactors, conveyors, hydraulic extruders, etc.) • Assist with new equipment installations and designs. • Under general supervision, calibrate various lab tools and instruments (for example, mass flow controllers, thermocouples, data loggers). • Document and perform various experiments. • Convey complex information clearly and concisely. • Perform other duties as assigned. Beneficial skills include: • Welding • Machining • Plumbing - gas and liquid • Electrical wiring • General assembly • Basic knowledge of chemistry • Familiarity with safety procedures The Manufacturing Intern may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. This position will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams. The Manufacturing Intern will travel between sites in a personal vehicle. Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift 40 pounds. • Ability to sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time. • Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders TDA carries out R&D in developing prototype devices, catalysis and adsorption, aerospace components, and personal protective equipment. TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization. TDA carries out work in a wide variety of areas, and virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously. Therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential. A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills. Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Internship and temporary. APPLY HERE: If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected]. TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page at www.tda.com/careers. COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our communities, families and employees. With employee health and safety as our top priority, TDA Research is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace. Effective October 1, 2021, we will require all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated before their start date.