Plant Specialist Intern (paid)

Why You Should Work Here

Minneapolis Oxygen Company (MO2) is an independent distributor of industrial gases and welding supplies. This role is will provide a well-rounded experience that introduces you to all facets of a gas distributor company. It will provide you with a hands-on experience that reflects what professionals do on the job to ensure the necessary and quality services to our customers.

Job Description

Part-Time (20) to Full-Time (40) hours are available, and Minneapolis Oxygen Company can work around school schedules. During this internship with MO2, you will be exposed to detailed aspects ranging from sales to operations and production. It will provide an opportunity and atmosphere in which you may apply academic and practical experience to a hands-on, real-life experience. Through this internship, you will be able to:

• Enhance educational aspects of your career development process
• Exchange ideas with professionals in the field
• Develop positive work habits
• Test aptitude for or interest in a selected field

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Learn the parts of cylinders by the organizing and assembling of cylinders and valves
• Learn to perform visual and physical test on all cylinders
• Learn how to sandblast and paint cylinders
• Learn how to fill and process the cylinders, including the knowledge and following of government regulations and paperwork
• Learn welding supplies
• Work the customer service desk
• Learn the basics of repairing welders
• Learn the basics of sales
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Years of Experience

Entry-Level. Willingness to work with other employees to create wins for customers and the company. Accurate, timely and efficient execution of responsibilities, processes, and company policies. Must be able to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds unassisted consistently). Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, hand movements, pushing, pulling and finger dexterity. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Able to work inside and outside in temperatures ranging from 10 -110 degrees. Working environment is industrial. Dust and noise levels are high in certain areas.

Salary or Hourly Rate

$15 per hour

Application Information

All we need is your resume to start!