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2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Tool and Die Engineer

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General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Tool and Die Engineer

Marion, IN

Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned plant on a full-time basis.

What You'll Do:

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a hotbed of innovation. Interns to do hands-on work that could add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. We need Tool and Die interns to assist skilled trade personnel in the operation and maintenance of specialist equipment. These tasks would teach you root causing analysis and mechanical problem solving as well as leadership skills to provide technical support. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.

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Responsibilities may include:

  • Interact with a medium to large group of skilled trade employees
  • Analyze product, process and technology to figure out the best methods of manufacture
  • Support preventative maintenance on new and existing tooling
  • Implement best practices, lessons learned and support manufacturing innovations
  • Troubleshoot special maintenance and equipment problems
  • Assists in obtaining resources to effectively maintain and perform operations
  • Stays ahead of current product, procedure and technical developments and trends in areas of manufacturing expertise (Stamping)
  • Support/Lead project activity as required
  • Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommend improvements to existing processes.

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

  • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
  • Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
  • Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work.
  • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the location below for this role.

  • Marion, IN

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Machine Technology, or tool and die program
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
  • Willing to work in a plant environment

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations
  • Prior internship experience
  • Effectively connect with cross shifts
  • Supporting production line
  • Interfacing with hourly workforce
  • Able to work independently and with a team
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
  • Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
  • Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Start dates for this internship role are May and June of 2025.

Compensation:

  • The salary range for this role is $4,000 - $4,900 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
  • GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.

What you'll get from us (Benefits):

  • Paid US GM Holidays
  • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
  • Result-based potential for growth within GM
  • Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

About GM

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Marion, IN, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202420436
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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