Oshkosh Corporation - College Student Careers

Joel, Corporate Materials & Processing Engineering Intern
Ohio State University

A day in the life of a materials and process engineering intern is never the same. Each day tends to start the same, checking emails and phone messages if there are any. Then, I’m off to continue working on my latest failure analysis or material evaluation, but I almost always get pulled away from this sometime during the day.

Leah, Defense Bid, Proposal, Cost, & Compliance Intern
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

My work day begins promptly at 7:30 am when I open my mail box and file through the numerous e-mails I received throughout the night and early morning. I respond to each e-mail and voice mail as needed beginning with the highest priority items. Priorities are constantly changing in my department, so it is important to know what the highest priority...

Marian, Corporate Logistics Intern
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

A day in the corporate logistics department is characterized by ambitious team work and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.

Checking emails is the first task of the morning, followed by answering suppliers’ questions regarding shipping instructions to Oshkosh Corporation facilities. Open claims are then reviewed and I communicate with purchasing...

Stephanie, Corporate Human
Resources Intern
Michigan State University

Every day of my internship is different because it rotates weekly/bi-weekly between all areas of Corporate Human Resources (talent acquisition, talent development, compliance, international compensation, college relations, benefits, etc). I will describe what might take place during a “typical” day if all of the parts of my internship were combined.

Kathryn, Pierce Mechanical
Engineering Intern
University of Wisconsin – Madison

To be part of Oshkosh Corporation is to be part of industry leading brands and break through technology. During the summer of 2009 I had the pleasure of working for one of Oshkosh companies, Pierce Manufacturing as an aerial mechanical engineering intern. For those of you who don’t know, Pierce Manufacturing is the leading North American manufacturer...

Zach, Defense Team Coordinator Co-Op
Purdue University

My day as a team coordinator starts with a meeting with other supervisors at the production facility. We use this time to communicate the current product flow, serious problems or urgent deadlines that need to be met in our areas. Shortly after this meeting, the shift starts and my employees clock in. I have quick meetings with all of my employees on the shop floor so that I can communicate...

Michelle, Pierce Marketing Communications Intern
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

I have had an outstanding internship experience while working at Pierce Manufacturing over the past year as the marketing communications intern. I have gained several real world experiences as well as completed projects that have been closely related to class room projects. Some of my main responsibilities include completing the framed photo process...

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