DFC Manufacturing Group Skilled Trades Training Program - Internship

DFC Manufacturing Group is offering a Department of Defense SkillBridge training opportunity for transitioning service members interested in pursuing a career in skilled trades and manufacturing.This 180-day, hands-on training program provides structured experience in die making, including tooling, assembly, and production processes. Participants will work alongside experienced team members to develop mechanical skills, safety awareness, and an understanding of manufacturing operations.This program is a training opportunity and not a traditional employment role. Service members remain on active duty and continue to receive pay and benefits from the Department of Defense during participation.

ABOUT THE JOB

Participants in this SkillBridge program will receive hands-on training in die making within a production environment. Training will include:Reading and interpreting CAD drawings, layouts, and job ticketsMeasuring, cutting, bending, and installing steel ruleAssembling dies, strippers, and related toolingUsing hand tools and specialized equipment safelyPerforming visual and dimensional quality inspectionsIdentifying defects and supporting troubleshooting effortsMaintaining organized work areas and following production workflowsDocumenting work completed in ERP or production systemsThe program follows a structured 180-day training progression, beginning with safety and foundational skills and advancing toward independent contribution. Participants will be evaluated based on safety, technical skill development, quality, and overall readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Reading and interpreting CAD drawings, layouts, and job tickets
• Measuring, cutting, bending, and installing steel rule
• Assembling dies, strippers, and related tooling
• Using hand tools and specialized equipment safely
• Performing visual and dimensional quality inspections
• Identifying defects and supporting troubleshooting efforts
• Maintaining organized work areas and following production workflows
• Documenting work completed in ERP or production systems

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
• Have command approval
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to learn hands-on mechanical skills

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Must be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program and have command approval. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and willingness to learn hands-on mechanical skills required.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Structured experience in die making, including tooling, assembly, and production processes
• Development of mechanical skills, safety awareness, and understanding of manufacturing operations
• Participants remain on active duty and continue to receive pay and benefits from the Department of Defense during participation

OTHER

This is a DoD SkillBridge training program. Participants remain on active duty and are not employees during the training period.