Operations Intern
internship•Wickenburg
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: BearCat - Wickenburg, AZ 85390Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ManufacturingOperations Intern – Summer | Wickenburg, AZ
Etnyre International, a growing family‑owned manufacturer of road maintenance and repair equipment, is seeking a Summer Operations Intern for our Wickenburg, AZ facility. Join an innovative, high‑performance team where your work directly supports production and continuous improvement.
About the Role
The Operations Intern will support day‑to‑day manufacturing activities, assist with production improvements, and gain exposure to planning, supply chain, and quality functions. This role offers hands‑on experience across multiple operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
Production
• Assist Operations Manager with safe production, housekeeping, and employee training
• Observe and record time studies to identify improvement opportunities
• Support equipment layout evaluations and small improvement projects
• Participate in corrective action efforts related to production issues
Planning
• Help document simple process controls and work instructions
• Collect and organize workflow information for planning
• Enter operational data into process and product databases
Supply Chain
• Shadow supply chain staff to learn inventory management and supplier coordination
• Assist with basic reporting (spend, freight, tooling costs)
• Gain exposure to sourcing strategies and risk analysis
Quality
• Document quality issues and assist with corrective action projects
• Learn how operators and engineers address urgent quality concerns
• Support basic reporting on quality initiatives
QualificationsQualifications
• Minimum 1 year of college coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Physical Requirements
• Occasional bending and twisting
• Ability to lift 10–20 lbs (periodically heavier loads)
What You’ll Gain
• Hands‑on experience in production, planning, supply chain, and quality
• Exposure to real manufacturing operations and improvement projects
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational outcomes
• Supportive team environment with clear expectations and mentorship
What you'll do
- The Operations Intern will support day-to-day manufacturing activities and assist with production improvements. This role includes gaining exposure to planning, supply chain, and quality functions.
About Etnyre International
Every journey, every dream, every goal requires a road. A road is
more than a highway. It’s a vision and a way to get there.
A pathway to the future.
Every road has a starting point. At Etnyre International, our road
began in 1898 in Oregon, Illinois. That’s where our founder, Edward D.
Etnyre, established E.D. Etnyre & Co. His ingenuity and commitment
to quality allowed a burgeoning United States to move, to transact
and to connect by developing the original road maintenance and
preservation machines that came to dominate the market.
Over the decades that followed, we developed a certain way of doing
things. Driven by care, humility, integrity, trust, and respect, we
crafted an approach that is evident today, even after 125 years.
It’s how we deal with our loyal members, our repeat customers, our
reliable suppliers and our dedicated dealers. It’s evident in our
superior products like our legendary distributors and chip spreaders
and our responsive services. We are fixated on high-performance,
quality, and reliability, the hallmarks of our reputation. Additionally,
we are guided by our North Star of Improving Lives.
For us, it’s simply the right way to do business.
Today, Etnyre International is a diversified manufacturing company
that is building a path to the future through our Etnyre, BearCat, SMF and
Hendrick businesses – legacy brands each in their own right.
Looking ahead, we will focus on both international and domestic growth as
we expand our capacity, move into new markets, work toward our
aspiration to become a truly global brand, and delight our customers
with better, more innovative solutions.
With our proud legacy and starting point in mind, we look ahead to a
great future with our members, customers, suppliers, and
communities joining us on the road ahead.
The Road Ahead.
Ready to join Etnyre International?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Operations Intern do at Etnyre International?
As a Operations Intern at Etnyre International, you will: the Operations Intern will support day-to-day manufacturing activities and assist with production improvements. This role includes gaining exposure to planning, supply chain, and quality functions..
Is the Operations Intern position at Etnyre International remote?
The Operations Intern position at Etnyre International is based in Wickenburg, Arizona, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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