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Overview

BWXT/DC Fabricators (DCF) is seeking motivated college students for internship opportunities at their manufacturing facility in Florence, NJ. Interns will collaborate across departments to support efficient operations and ensure high-quality component production.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams on real production projects.
  • Assist mechanical and industrial engineers with design work, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Observe and support welding, fabrication, and machining operations.
  • Help coordinate materials, inventory, and supplier activity.
  • Collect and analyze production data, and present findings to the team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, welding/manufacturing technology, supply chain, or related degree or certificate program.
  • Relevant coursework or certifications (e.g., CAD, Six Sigma, AWS welding) are a plus.
  • No prior industry experience required; hands-on training and mentorship provided.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office); familiarity with CAD or ERP software is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
  • US citizenship is required.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and tradespeople
  • Hands-on, real-world project experience
  • Exposure to multiple departments and career paths
  • Direct feedback and coaching throughout the internship
  • Potential pathway to full-time employment

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay
Mentorship from experienced engineers and tradespeople
Hands-on, real-world project experience
Exposure to multiple departments and career paths
Direct feedback and coaching throughout the internship
Potential pathway to full-time employment
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How this job compares in Florence Township, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 132 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Florence Township, NJ

Florence Township, NJ currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 198 other active welding openings from 118 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Florence Township, or widen the search to New Jersey.

DC Fabricators currently has 3 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (15), Rhoads Industries (12), and Gpac (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Newark at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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