Tool & Die Maker Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
Job Overview
Join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo, ND as a Tool and Die Intern. At Marvin Composites, we manufacture composite fiberglass window frame materials, renowned for quality and innovation.
In this Tool and Die internship, you’ll get hands-on experience with our CNC machines, wire EDM’s and CNC surface grinders, in a learning environment with our Tool and Die makers and see how to make pultrusion and extrusion tooling. Your initiative will help you operate CNC machines while building custom tooling. As you work with our Tool and die makers and innovative processes and custom work on our CNC equipment, you’ll directly contribute to tooling that makes a real impact on production.
This is a paid internship. It is full-time during the summer and part-time with a flexible schedule during the school year. We’re looking for candidates available to work year-round, balancing their academic schedules and professional growth.
Highlights of your role
- Participate making pultrusion and extrusion tooling designed for and by Marvin Composites for production use
- Acquire practical experience in programming and setups on a variety of VMC machining centers which include Hurco, Mazak, Mori Seki, Agie
- Learn how to work with tool steel and stainless steel along with other materials
- You will get to learn how to set up and hard mill die mold tool steel and our finishing process
- Learn how to heat treat tool steel and other steel materials
- Learn the basics of CNC grinding as well as operating manual grinders
- Learn to use inspection and gauging equipment for part setups and final inspection
- Gain hands-on experience with our Senior Tool Makers to gain practical skills for a career in tool and die making
You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)
- Experience with CAD/CAM software
- Able to read and write machine code
- Machine and program troubleshooting
- Experience with reading blueprints
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Also want to make sure you have
- Pursuing a technical degree in Precision Machining, or a related machining field
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin
Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. As an industry leader in producing composite materials, we have a history of providing interns with real-world experiences in the manufacturing industry. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota, and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond.
Our unique offerings include:
- Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship
- Engage in various fun activities throughout the year like bowling and corn-hole tournaments, food cook-offs, ice cream truck visits, and more!
Embrace opportunities to volunteer in our communities through various events while contributing to notable projects for skill development. Apply today and join us in a supportive and positive atmosphere that values your growth both personally and professionally.
Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.