How Manufacturing Internships Can Launch Lifelong Careers
Dave Jimpkoski: Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Aluminum Extrusion Tooling
Dave got his start at Gemini Group as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern back in 2012. Over the years, he’s taken on engineering roles across multiple divisions—supporting both engineered plastic products and metal tooling divisions—before stepping into leadership.
Today he serves as the Plant Manager of our forge tooling company, bringing more than a decade of experience and dedication to the role.
Michaela Le Jeune: CNC Programming, Safety, Quality, and Engineering Intern - Aluminum Extrusion Tooling
Michaela’s first internship with Gemini Group was in 2016, her senior year of high school. She returned every summer over the next three years while pursuing her engineering degree.
Today she’s the Automation and Integration Manager and Order Processing Leader for our aluminum extrusion tooling company, helping keep our systems running smoothly.
Zac Priemer: Engineering Intern - Automotive Interior Trim
Zac started in 2014 as an intern in engineering while pursuing his degree and has since held engineering positions at multiple Gemini Group companies.
He’s currently our Manufacturing/Design Engineer for our technical blow molding company, where he supports key product development and tooling efforts.
Mike Cregeur: Technical Engineering Intern - Plastic Extrusion
Mike spent two years as a technical engineering intern before being hired full-time as a Press Tooling Engineer for our aluminum extrusion tooling company.
Since then, he’s been promoted to Press Tooling Leader and now serves as Press Tooling Engineering Supervisor and Technical Support—leading the charge in precision and performance.
Mitchell Foot: Accounting Intern - Plastic Extrusion
Mitchell began as an Accounting Intern and now works in the department full-time while pursuing his accounting degree.
He’s balancing school and work as he builds a solid foundation in finance and operations.
Emily McCormick: Engineering Intern - Plastic Extrusion
Emily’s path was anything but typical. She started as an engineering intern while earning a degree in graphic design—and today she’s an accountant for our plastic extrusion company. Her adaptability and curiosity have made her a valuable part of the team.
Emily Geiger: Quality Assurance Intern - Automotive Interior Trim
Emily joined Gemini Group as a Quality Assurance Intern at our automotive interior trim company while pursuing her degree in business management. After graduating, she transitioned directly into a full-time role as Customer Quality Liaison. Her internship gave her firsthand experience with plant operations and built the foundation for her current role—and for continued growth within the organization.
Mikel Good: Engineering Intern - Plastic Extrusion
Wade Messing: CAD Intern - Plastic Extrusion
Wade first came to us as a CAD OJT student in 2023 and returned the following year as an intern. He’s gained valuable experience creating both customer and in-house prints used to quote and build tooling. He also worked side-by-side with toolmakers on the shop floor, seeing his designs come to life.
We’re looking forward to having him back this summer for more hands-on projects.
How to Start Your Career Through a Manufacturing Internship
These are just a few examples of the many bright minds who’ve come through our doors—many of whom chose to stay and grow with us. Whether they’re building a career here or they go on to launch into new ventures, we’re proud to be part of their journey.
Want to write your own story with us? Launch your manufacturing career through an internship! We’re always open to making room for the right person.
