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Glazing Internship Program (Shop and Field learning)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Columbus, +2

AI generated summary

  • You should be ready to fabricate, install, and understand project management, sales estimating, engineering, and finance in relation to curtain walls and windows.
  • You will fabricate and install materials, learn project management, sales estimating, shop drawing development, and understand finance impacts in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Fabricating and assembling our materials into curtain wall, window wall, or punch windows (Shop Segment)
  • Physically installing our materials on a project job site (Field Segment)
  • Learn how the previous segments tie together and what their functions are within the project management segment of their training (Project Management Segment)
  • Learn how estimating is performed and a sales estimate is developed. Understand how specifications dictate how a project is estimated and sold (Sales & Estimating Segment)
  • Learn how our shop drawings are developed and our shop drawings dictate how our fabrication drawings are developed. Understand the importance of structural calculations to the development of our shop drawings (Engineering segment)
  • Learn how each of these segments affects our forecasting and revenue (Finance segment)

Responsibilities

  • Fabricating and assembling our materials into curtain wall, window wall, or punch windows (Shop Segment)
  • Physically installing our materials on a project job site (Field Segment)
  • Learn how the previous segments tie together and what their functions are within the project management segment of their training (Project Management Segment)
  • Learn how estimating is performed and a sales estimate is developed. Understand how specifications dictate how a project is estimated and sold (Sales & Estimating Segment)
  • Learn how our shop drawings are developed and our shop drawings dictate how our fabrication drawings are developed. Understand the importance of structural calculations to the development of our shop drawings (Engineering segment)
  • Learn how each of these segments affects our forecasting and revenue (Finance segment)

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Glazing Internship Program at Anderson Aluminum?

The primary focus of the program is to provide interns with hands-on training in unitized glazing, preparing them for roles such as glaziers, fabricators, leads, or construction managers through various segments of learning.

What are the main segments included in the internship program?

The main segments include Shop Segment (fabricating and assembling materials), Field Segment (installing materials on job sites), Project Management Segment, Sales & Estimating Segment, Engineering Segment, and Finance Segment.

How long is the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 6 months.

What is expected of interns as they progress through each segment of the program?

Interns are expected to review their segment checklist, ensure they understand each competency, ask questions, and engage with individuals they are shadowing.

Is there an opportunity for growth after completing the internship?

Yes, after 6 months, there is a path for interns to grow both professionally and financially within the company.

What skills or knowledge will interns gain through the Sales & Estimating Segment?

Interns will learn how estimating is performed, how a sales estimate is developed, and how project specifications influence the estimating and sales process.

Will interns receive support from the management team during the internship?

Yes, interns are encouraged to be their biggest advocates with support from the management team throughout their training.

How important are questions and engagement during the program?

Questions and engagement are very important as they help interns gain a deeper understanding of each segment and the overall process involved in glazing projects.

How does the internship program contribute to impacting the Columbus skyline?

By training well-rounded glaziers and project managers, the program enables interns to partake in projects that enhance and contribute to the architectural landscape of Columbus and beyond.

Your trusted facade contractor and supplier for unitized curtain wall and other glazing & cladding systems.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
51-200
Employees
1982
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1982 Anderson Aluminum Corporation has become the most efficient glazing and curtain wall sub-contractor in Central Ohio. Our experienced team of engineers, project managers, and skilled tradesmen work closely with architects, contractors and suppliers to provide a fully integrated solution. We are a single source contractor who provides in-house consulting, engineering, fabrication and construction. Our installation is handled by experienced teams members and project managers with many decades of experience. Our technology and equipment is state of the art and we utilize the most current resources available to our trade. Our variety of projects and vast experience has enabled us to reach the forefront of our industry. We invite you to view a portfolio of our work, which includes some of the country’s largest healthcare and university projects, along with nationally recognized corporate headquarters, and the region’s premier condo, retail, hospitality and entertainment complexes. Anderson Aluminum has the experience and resources to contribute to your next project.