Finishing Intern

Summary: Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. They are seeking a hands-on, dependable Finishing Intern to support the finishing department during the summer, focusing on manufacturing and prototyping tasks. Responsibilities: - Sand, deburr, clean, and prepare prototype and production parts for finishing operations - Assist with media blasting and other surface preparation processes - Prepare parts for paint, coating, or additional finishing steps - Mask, clean, and organize parts according to production instructions - Support finishing team members with part handling, staging, and workflow movement - Assist with paint preparation tasks under supervision - Help clean and prepare parts before entering the paint process - Maintain organized staging areas for parts awaiting finishing, paint, inspection, or shipment - Follow instructions from the Production Manager, Lead Finisher, and finishing department personnel - Clean and maintain finishing work areas, benches, tools, and shared production spaces - Assist with general facility cleaning and organization as needed - Help maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient shop environment - Support basic 5S and continuous improvement efforts within the production area - Follow all safety instructions, PPE requirements, and shop procedures - Work safely around tools, sanding dust, media blasting equipment, paints, solvents, and production materials - Maintain attention to detail when preparing customer parts - Communicate issues, defects, damaged parts, or unclear instructions to a supervisor Required Qualifications: - High school diploma, GED, or expected graduation prior to the start of the internship - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Must be willing to complete a background check and drug screening if required - Interest in hands on work, manufacturing, trades, engineering, prototyping, or technical production - Reliable attendance and punctuality - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions - Willingness to perform physical, repetitive, and detail-oriented work - Ability to work safely in a shop and production environment - Positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced production staff Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with sanding, painting, model making, woodworking, automotive work, robotics, shop class, 3D printing, or other hands-on hobbies - Familiarity with basic hand tools - Interest in manufacturing, defense technology, additive manufacturing, prototyping, or skilled trades - Prior part-time work, volunteer work, shop experience, or technical coursework Required Skills: Sanding, Media blasting, Paint preparation, Part cleaning, Masking, Use of hand tools, Additive manufacturing, Urethane casting, Prototype part production, Shop safety, Use of personal protective equipment