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Maintenance Intern

TTM Technologies · Chippewa Falls, WI · Part time

Posted May 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What hands-on mechanical or electrical experience do you have from school, work or projects?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical skills to build on during the internship.

Tell me about a time you fixed something and figured out how it worked along the way.

What they are checking: Whether they have the curiosity that makes a good maintenance technician.

What would you want to learn most about maintenance in a circuit board plant?

What they are checking: Whether they have real goals for the internship.

How do you keep track of what you learn so you can do it again on your own?

What they are checking: Whether they take notes and build skills on purpose.

Tell me about a time you got feedback on your work. How did you use it?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome feedback and improve from it.

What would you do

You're asked to help a technician with a job you've never done. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions, watch closely and do not pretend to know what they don't.

You see a safety hazard on the production floor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report or address hazards even as a new intern.

About the work

What do you know about lockout/tagout, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic safety around equipment before they start working on it.

How would you go about troubleshooting a simple motor that won't start?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through a problem logically from power to controls to the motor itself.

How comfortable are you with tools like multimeters, hand tools and power tools?

What they are checking: Whether they can use basic tools safely and correctly.

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The full job description

As published by TTM Technologies.

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com TTM offers paid internships to qualified students who are looking to gain professional experience in their field of study. Internships are designed to help build your professional credentials by providing meaningful, practical, on-the-job training and experiences, while also igniting your imagination. Opportunities exist throughout our company and are available to students who are motivated to learn and grow. You will get a chance to contribute your best ideas and work in an environment that inspires innovative results. Students in our internship program provide tremendous value to our organization through increased productivity, introduction of innovative, fresh ideas and talent. Our goal is to make these candidate’s a reliable and skilled permanent employees. Essential Functions • Assists electromechanical technicians with reactive maintenance on production equipment while learning to utilize electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical skills and troubleshooting techniques. • Assists with preventive maintenance procedures on production equipment, performs minor preventive maintenance after training. • Observes, learns and assists with methods of cost-effective installation, monitoring and modification of manufacturing equipment. • Observes and assists electro-mechanical technicians in the resolution of problems in equipment, process, or materials. • Observes and assists electro-mechanical technicians in the process of Interfacing with internal and external customers, suppliers, and/or equipment vendors to resolve equipment issues. • Observes and learns methods of equipment improvement opportunities and modification of equipment to improve operation. • Observes and learns methods of developing PM tasks and schedules. • Observes and learns how to keep accurate maintenance records and information on production and facilities equipment. • Learn and assist with maintaining inventory of spare parts and supplies. • Establish priorities while managing work assignment backlog • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: • Position requires current enrollment in a two year Associate Degree in Engineering Automation or Mechatronics Program and successful completion of 1-2 semesters in either program. • Ability to troubleshoot and maintain basic electro-mechanical equipment • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings is necessary is a plus • Good communication and leadership skills is a plus • Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows software applications is a plus • Ability to read, write and communicate in English • Ability to stand throughout shift and lift 40lbs #LI-JS1 #ISEVG Compensation: Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations. Export Statement: Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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