Do you enjoy Little Debbie snacks like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls or Mini Muffins? Maybe you've started your day with Drake's Cake Coffee Cakes, or enjoyed a granola bar from Sunbelt Bakery. If so, you've experienced the magic of McKee Foods. We're proud to be America's favorite family bakery and the leading manufacturer of snack cakes nationwide, with annual sales exceeding $1.5 billion. Join our team and help us bring smiles to snack-lovers all over the country!

Current employees are eligible to apply for an internship using our internal posted jobs process. Benefits and seniority may be impacted. If you meet the requirements, the recruiter will discuss the impact to benefit eligibility.

Pay

$17.09 - $19.82 / hour, depending on qualifications

Schedule

Monday - Friday,8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (as school schedule allows, other hours as needed). This Internship will likely last all during the school year and the summer. Only local candidates or candidates within commuting distance to Collegedale, Tennessee will be considered.

Job Summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seekingtwo Design Drafter students to join our Engineering Team as Interns. This position is responsible for designing equipment and preparing technical drawings utilizing knowledge of engineering and design principles.

• Use computer aided software to design equipment, prepare drawings that are clear, concise, and complete with all necessary details such as dimensions, materials, procedures and calculations
• Verify and check drawings thoroughly for accuracy, errors or omissions
• Select proper components for new design specifications by contacting vendors and manufacturers for information
• Prepare and submit work orders and material requisitions required for equipment and machinery fabrication and installation. Correspond and collaborate with engineers, installation crews, Shops, and Purchasing
• Estimate total drafting time and coordinate estimates for fabrication and installation
• Take accurate field measurements for use in creating documents
• Coordinate and assist with equipment or product testing
• Support internal customers by providing drawings and technical support
• Generate and maintain project status reports and be an active participant in project team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel to branch plants and supplier facilities as required
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently attending or recent graduate from an accredited design drafting program
• Good academic standing and attendance record
• Recommendation from drafting faculty
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting skills to include solid modeling of parts and assemblies, detailing drawings, field dimensioning and design
• Experience with AutoCAD & Solidworks
• Strong math skills with ability to accurately measure parts
• Strong computer skills
• Flexibility to quickly adjust the planned work for business need
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project activities
• High level of initiative, assertiveness and self-direction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a project team environment and to work independently
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in equipment design with knowledge of design principles
• 1+ years of formal drafting training
• Aptitude to research, analyze and resolve design conflict in fabrications and installations
• Aptitude to assemble and complete detailed drawing packages which includes: engineer final review, shop coordination, and installation support
• Experience with Maximo, DBWorks, & Microsoft Office Tools
• Familiarity with Shop Manufacturing Processes
• Experience with continuous process improvement and standardization
• Familiarity with machine design and power transmission components
• Familiarity with fluid flow and heat transfer system design (e.g. piping, pumps, tanks, & valves)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate college attendance

Please upload your current resume to be fully considered for this position.

**EOE, including disability/veterans**