Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

Morton Buildings, Inc.’s Design Services department, located in Morton, Illinois is offering a paid student internship during the summer. The internship program will provide the student with on-the-job training to develop relevant skills aligned with their current course of study.

This is a paid internship opportunity. The hourly pay rate starts at $18.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

As a Morton Buildings Intern in the Design Services department, you will gain experience in Construction Drafting. In addition to the opportunities outlined below, all interns are included in a collaborative team project with other departments.

• Learn the basic Morton Buildings post frame building structure via AutoCAD detailing
• Audit AutoCAD files to ensure all revisions are completed
• Utilize the drawing generator program to create the initial AutoCAD file for each project
• Interact with Sales Consultants to acquire answers needed to complete building plans
• Assist with completing revisions to plans
• Assist with process improvement initiatives
• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Other tasks as identified

Targeted Skills

• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.
• Must be highly motivated with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.
• Able to work independently, as well as able to work well in a team setting.
• Service minded with excellent communication and solid documentation skills.

Requirements

• Targeted graduation date during the 2026/2027 school year or students completing schooling at the end of 2025 but still needing to satisfy an internship requirement.
• Pursuing a degree or certificate in computer aided drafting

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a background and drug screen.