Summer Intern - Machining

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Industrial Process:A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history),Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte PumpenandSvanehøj.

Motion Technologies:A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

Position Summary

About ITT and Compact Automation:ITT’s Compact Automation Products offers highly engineered, reliable and innovative solutions with the smallest footprint to force ratio, for a wide variety of industrial markets globally. Since 1974, our team of world-class engineers have produced standard and custom cylinders for a multitude of unique applications. Our extensive product range is comprised of high-quality Air Cylinders, Turn-Act rotary actuators, Grippers, Slides, Guided Cylinders, Air Springs, Electric Actuators, Hydraulic Cylinders and Custom Actuators. We put our customers first with quotes within 24 hours, ongoing distributor support with engineers in the field, and expansive manufacturing capabilities, which include a fully automated anodizing line that allows our team to produce both standard and custom cylinders along with engineered solutions quickly. With just over 100,000 unique custom solutions in the field, and no minimum order requirements “if you can imagine it, we can build it”.ITT offers a very attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

Safety is a core value at ITT-Westminster. Our department managers/supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe workplace for our employees by following all ITT safety policies and procedures and by observing employees to ensure that safety procedures are followed.This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn to safely assist with operating basic machine tools and shop equipment, such as lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and CNC machines, under close supervision.
• Support machine setup and operation to help produce parts made from metal and other materials, following instructions from experienced team members.
• Assist with checking finished parts using measuring tools to make sure they meet basic quality and drawing requirements.
• Observe and help with simple machine adjustments (such as speed and material feed) as directed by a supervisor or mentor.
• Help ensure machines and work areas are clean, organized, and operating properly to support quality production
• Work under direct supervision, with increasing independence as skills and experience grow.
• Accurately enter daily time or activity information into a tracking system, with guidance as needed.
• Take responsibility for learning and practicing good quality habits in all assigned tasks.
• Gain a basic understanding of workplace quality standards (such as ISO 9001) through training and hands-on experience.
• Follow all safety rules and requirements, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and participating in 6S/housekeeping activities and daily cleanup.
• Perform other learning-focused tasks or projects as assigned by management or supervisors.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a High School Machine Tool curriculum
• Interest in learning machining skills, including assisting with lathes (manual and CNC); experience with mills is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate respectfully with supervisors and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility to work assigned shifts, within school and youth labor guidelines.
• Ability to learn how to read basic blueprints and understand common symbols with training and support.
• Willingness to learn how to use measuring tools such as micrometers (manual and digital).
• Ability to learn to read basic comparators for size, angles, and radii under supervision.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company software systems for entering time or activity information.
• Ability to use basic math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions) in practical, hands‑on situations.
• Ability to work under direct supervision, with increasing independence as skills and experience develop.
• Willingness to follow instructions carefully and practice good quality habits in all assigned tasks.
• Openness to learning about workplace quality standards (such as ISO 9001) through training and hands‑on experience.
• Commitment to following all safety rules, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and participating in 6S/housekeeping and daily cleanup activities.
• Willingness to assist with additional learning‑focused tasks or projects as assigned by supervisors or management.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$18.00 per hour - Learn to safely assist with operating basic machine tools and shop equipment, such as lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and CNC machines, under close supervision. - Support machine setup and operation to help produce parts made from metal and other materials, following instructions from experienced team members. - Assist with checking finished parts using measuring tools to make sure they meet basic quality and drawing requirements. - Observe and help with simple machine adjustments (such as speed and material feed) as directed by a supervisor or mentor. - Help ensure machines and work areas are clean, organized, and operating properly to support quality production - Work under direct supervision, with increasing independence as skills and experience grow. - Accurately enter daily time or activity information into a tracking system, with guidance as needed. - Take responsibility for learning and practicing good quality habits in all assigned tasks. - Gain a basic understanding of workplace quality standards (such as ISO 9001) through training and hands-on experience. - Follow all safety rules and requirements, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and participating in 6S/housekeeping activities and daily cleanup. - Perform other learning-focused tasks or projects as assigned by management or supervisors.