Blackmer Experience
Dustin
Experience Information
Employer: Blackmer
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op / Intern
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Blackmer is an expert in mission-critical flow solutions. Blackmer was incorporated in 1903 and is the leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps and compressors for the transfer of liquid and gas products. Blackmer is proud to provide innovative product transfer solutions for chemical processing, soap & detergents, paint & coatings, liquid terminals, oil & gas, biodiesel, refined fuels, liquified gases, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), truck & transport, and military & marine markets.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Writing assembly instructions, complete with pictures, for 29 compressor models that Blackmer offers.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned almost everything there is to know about the compressors in which the instructions were written for. I also received hands-on experience in the assembly of all or part of various compressors.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Getting the hands-on experience of assembling the compressors and learning how and why each part works in the operation of the compressor.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I hope to be in a career where I get much hands-on experience and not performing work on the computer the majority of the time.