2026 Summer Maintenance Technician Intern - Fort Dodge

Your Job

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in.

As an intern, co-op, or new graduate there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard and gain real experience within our companies.

Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! This role will be based at our Koch Fertilizer facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

As a Rotating/Fixed Equipment Tech Intern you will work with our maintenance team on projects to improve efficiency and uptime while learning new skills that will prepare you for future roles by:


* Learning precision maintenance procedures and best practices.


* Training with experienced techs and assisting with installing and maintaining rotating equipment from small water pumps to high-speed multi-component compressor trains.


* Training with experienced techs and assisting with fixed equipment repairs on equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces, and heaters.


* Partner across capabilities to troubleshoot plant issues and plan repairs.

You'll be working in a challenging manufacturing environment.

The work is sometimes outdoors, sometimes at heights, so, you'll need to be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (This will be provided to you by the company), operating power tools and equipment and moving throughout the plant including going up and down ladders & stairs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program


* Willingness to work in an industrial environment which includes:


* Working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to meet physical demands such as:


* Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights


* Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

What Will Put You Ahead


* Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.


* Previous armed forces experience as an aircraft mechanic, aircraft structural maintenance specialist, or other relevant military experience.


* Experience maintaining or repairing rotating or fixed equipment.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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