Quality Internship

Company Overview:

Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun!

Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies. For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area.

At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority – it’s everything.

For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video.

All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more!

Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings.

Position Summary:

This position will provide real-world experience in a distribution environment, specific to responsibilities within the Quality Lab. This position will learn various aspects of the quality function including inspections, blueprint reviews, trouble-shooting quality errors, and assisting with various reports and data entry. This opportunity is specific to candidates who are pursuing either a two-year or a four-year degree in a technical field. The work schedule is flexible and is designed to complement class schedules as needed. This opportunity could lead to ongoing part-time employment during the school year for local candidates.

This position reports to: Quality Lab Team Leader

This position has direct reports: None

Location: Rockford, IL

FLSA Hourly/Salary: Hourly pay $16

Essential Functions:

• Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
• Work with our Quality Technicians to assist with Pre-production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspections.
• Conduct lab testing and product testing on parts.
• Conduct technical research and report writing.
• Respond to emails and requests from the Field team.
• Assist with trouble-shooting quality issues.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and activities.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• In pursuit of either a two-year or four-year technical degree.
• Polite and professional manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Committed to accuracy and dependability.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• The ability to learn new tasks in a short period of time.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Previous fastener knowledge.
• Experience with blueprints, calipers, micrometers, and gauges in general.
• Experience with AutoCAD

Field provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please view our Texting privacy policy here : https://1976772.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1976772/Privacy%20Policy%20%20Employ%20-%20Texting%20Field%20Fastener.pdf

and our Terms of Service agreement here. https://1976772.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1976772/TOS-%20Employ%20-%20Field%20Fastener.pdf

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.