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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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North American Rescue Mechanical Engineering Internship in Lagrange, Kentucky

ABOUT NAR SimulationOur mission is to develop and produce realistic training tools that provide the realism demanded by our military and emergency medical clients. In addition to the realism, true training tools need to be a complement to training exercises, not a piece that demand time and attention. Training sessions are effective, both in cost and in educational value, when they can be repeated with minimal interruption - they must serve the greatest number for the greatest amount of time. This NAR Associate will participate as a TEAM member within the Simulations department and help facilitate smooth processes among other team members.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESThis is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.  Projects/duties may be change as dictated by the needs of the business.3-D Modeling skills. Ability to design mechanical parts and small subsystems with guidance from senior engineering staff. Familiarity with AutoCAD 360 is a plus, but applicable experience with other packages such as Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, Creo, or CATIA is acceptable.2-D Drafting skills. Ability to create detailed 2-D drawings of parts and sub-assemblies is essential. Familiarity with GD&T is a plus, but not required (will train as needed).Hands-on prototyping skills. Familiarity with safe use of basic hand tools for building/modifying prototypes is essential (screwdrivers, hammers, files, saws, hand drills, Dremel, soldering iron, etc.). The ability to observe and follow shop safety protocols when in the workshop area is a must.Familiarity with additive manufacturing methods is a definite advantage. We maintain an on-site 3D printer farm for prototyping and short-run manufacturing. If you don’t have prior experience with 3D printing, please bring a desire to learn (will train as needed).Punctual and dependable. As a student position, work scheduling is flexible relative to your class schedule, but once hours are set for the semester adherence to the agreed upon schedule is expected.Job responsibilities require use of on-site materials and equipment, therefore this position is not considered eligible for remote work. Reliable transportation to and from our LaGrange, KY facility is required.AUTHORITYWorks on a small multi-disciplinary engineering teamReports to lead Mechanical Engineer.ACCOUNTABILITYProvides design support to the engineering teamQUALIFICATIONSEducationJunior level status towards a BS in an ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering program. Proof of enrollment is required.Competency and SkillsBasic computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail).Knowledge of at least one aforementioned CAD package.Knowledge of fundamental Mechanical Engineering principles.Understanding of common manufacturing methods.ExperiencePrior work experience a plus, but not required.Specific CharacteristicsSelf-starter - ability to carry a task from start to finish with minimal direction.Task oriented - ability to define tasks from vague concepts, handles multiple tasks, prioritizes, periodically provides updates to supervisor.Builds effective working relationships.Consistently applies good communication skills: both oral and written.Possesses strong quality orientation, attention to detail, and personal desire to meet/exceed requirements.Works effectively and efficiently with limited direction and supervision.Demonstrates ability to change direction and focus as directed.DEMANDSTime and AvailabilityMust be able to work a minimum of 15 hours, but not exceeding 40 hours, each week. Schedule to be determined dependent on class schedule within our normal operating hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.TravelTravel is optional as schedule permits. Travel will generally be limited to the greater Louisville, KY area and not to exceed 10% of the time.PhysicalThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a typical office employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and lifting of up to 25 lbs.EnvironmentMust be able to work in a moderate industrial noise level environment up to 80 dB (not needed on a consistent basis but will need occasionally)Must be able to work in a non-smoking facility.Due to the nature of our business, you will encounter simulated sounds and images of a medically graphic nature. Discretion is advised.You may be inadvertently exposed to smoke, dust, engine exhaust, coolant mists, organic vapors, sudden loud noises and/or bright flashing lights while working in our facility. Any disabilities relating to the aforementioned will be reasonably accommodated and PPE will be provided as needed.DISCLAIMERSAAP/EEO StatementNorth American Rescue, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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