Freres Engineered Wood is offering two Summer Internship positions in the Fabrication Shop. These internships provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with industrial wood manufacturing equipment and other related processes. The first position will focus on participating in all aspects of fabrication and gaining insight into how fabricated parts are used across different departments. The second position will involve inventorying, labeling, data entry, organizing, and other supporting tasks. Depending on skills and knowledge exhibited, there may be opportunities for additional work within the Fabrication and Machine shop for both positions.
- Job Title
- Summer Internship – Fabrication Shop
- Branch
- Fabrication Shop
- Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (some overtime opportunities)
- Status
- Full-time
- Wage Range
- $21.01
- Date
- March 2025
Essential Functions
For both positions:
- Learn and assist in reading technical drawings for fabrication of industrial wood manufacturing equipment.
- Perform and assist in material layout using framing squares, combination squares, tape measures, and levels.
- Operate tools and machinery including bandsaws, plasma cutters, CNC plasma cutting table, and more.
- Learn to work with a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastic, and plexiglass.
- Assist with the assembly and fabrication of large industrial machinery like conveyors, stairs, and augers.
- Practice welding skills in multiple processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
- Develop skills in pipe welding for hydraulic systems and the layout and installation of hydraulic piping.
- Assist with equipment removal and installation, including chippers, conveyors, robots, etc.
- Learn about mill production and efficiency improvements.
- Use tape measures to take accurate measurements as needed for tasks.
Position 1:
- Work 40+ hours per week.
- Participate in all fabrication processes and understand how parts are used in other departments such as rolling stock and machinery.
Position 2 (Inventory & Data Focus):
- Inventory materials, label items, perform data entry, and assist with organization tasks.
- May perform additional work experience based on skills and needs
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to work in various environments, including dusty and noisy areas.
Qualifications
- Basic computer skills required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work well in a team and follow safety protocols.
- Willingness to learn different skills and apply them in various contexts.
Our Company
Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in the Santiam Canyon of Oregon. We are a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business headquartered in Lyons, Oregon. Now in its third generation, family management continues to build on the success of past generations.
We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, mass ply plant and stud mill in addition to having our own fleet of trucks and a cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, MPP and even electricity.
Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to develop and become the sole producer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Ply Panel. If you have growth mindset and a continuous-improvement attitude, you’re probably a great fit for our team!