Facilities Management Intern
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
At Komatsu, we create value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses, and our planet thrive together. As an intern at Komatsu, you will have the opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting; participate in significant, value-adding projects alongside an experienced mentor, and support your team members in achieving department goals that impact our business and beyond.
How you will help us create value together:
As a Facilities Management Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the South Harbor Facilities Management team. This team is responsible for supporting Komatsu’s South Harbor campus comprised of a 180,000-square-feet office building and a 430,000-square-feet manufacturing facility.
This position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee’s Harbor District! The target start date for this role is Summer 2025 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2025 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Play a crucial role in transitioning from our current Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to the new software system.
- Ensure assets are properly identified and include all required specifications.
- Assist in maintaining REVIT models by coordinating and incorporating contractor drawing uploads. This includes identifying assets, locating them, scheduling tasks, and making assignments in the construction cloud or CMMS.
- Exposure and involvement in various day-to-day facilities activities and situations.
- Collaborate with facilities to capture annual maintenance spending for each piece of equipment.
- Maintain data integrity to support strategic decisions for equipment replacement planning.
- Build reports to analyze and provide data for asset replacement projects.
- Design facility layouts using CAD for office, warehouse, and manufacturing spaces.
Basic Qualifications
- Enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering (General or Industrial) or similar, from an accredited college or university
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior (Dec 26, or May 27 grads) level student in good academic standing
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal
- Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with asset management, maintenance or building modeling software in the facilities field
- Progressive levels of responsibility dependent upon individual and their ability to succeed with limited direction
- Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft office products, and project management software such as Microsoft Project
- Safety-conscious mindset. Must be comfortable working onsite in an active manufacturing/production environment
Additional Information
What makes Komatsu’s intern program unique?
The Komatsu Internship Program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. Intern program perks include:
- Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as:
- Meet & greets with executive leadership
- Volunteer Week
- Appreciation Events
- End-of-Summer Capstone presentations
- Company-sponsored travel opportunities
- Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ’s including a coffee shop, cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
- Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees
- Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members
- Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field
We’re excited that you’re interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.komatsu.com.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.