For Students || Kalashnikov Concern

For Students

During on-the-job training and internship, students have the chance to master practical skills for their chosen job and get real work experience at one of the Kalashnikov Group enterprises. We pay special attention to attracting promising students to the company and retaining them.

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Tenure

Your internship while studying will count towards your tenure

Team

You will learn to work both as part of a team and independently

Experience

You will have the chance to work with top professionals from across the country

What you need to know

About Internship

Internships at the company are open to students starting from the 3rd year, as well as graduates of vocational and higher education institutions.
Trainees must commit at least 20 hours per week; working hours are flexible and agreed upon with the supervisor.
Payment for interns is calculated individually. It depends on the field, the hours clocked and the intern's responsibilities.
Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code, individual schedule, paid-for meals, on-the-job training confirmation and advising on the diploma paper.
Upon successful completion of internship, provided there is an opening, the intern has the opportunity to continue working at the company as a permanent employee.

About on-the-job training

Training availability depends on the needs of the company (i.e. openings).
2nd and further year students of vocational and higher education institutions are accepted for internship at the company.
Flexible work schedule is agreed with the manager.
Training at the company is free, offering an invaluable chance to get experience in production processes.
Having undergone training in our company will be an advantage for students when undergoing screening for an internship.

Our Interns

Anna Segal

"I would always enjoy going to work"

After finishing school, I enrolled at IzhSTU for a bachelor's degree in Production Management. My diploma paper was about lean manufacturing, and I was sure about my Master's program: I knew I had to continue studying it. In 2018, I graduated with honors from UdSU with a master's degree in Lean Manufacturing Economics.

During my studies, I did two stints of on-the-job training at the Concern. The first was in accounting. That place had a special atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and willing to share their experience, which left a lasting impression on me. The second stint was during my pre-diploma training. I went to the Production System Development Department. I simply fell in love with the vibes and drive, and I chose the Innovation Center for further development. Applying for an internship wasn't hard.

Everything there was new and wildly interesting. At first, many things were unclear to me, but I was simultaneously studying under the master's program, which gave me necessary knowledge. As time goes by, you start getting it and setting more ambitious tasks for yourself. A feeling of responsibility appears, and adrenaline kicks in. I would always enjoy going to work.

At the internship, you've got to be ready for anything. First of all, the situation may do a 180, and you'll have to do it all over again, everything you did in a day, a week, or even more. We always had a super flexible management system - not like anarchy, but rather what's called agile. I think I got an incredible experience, learning to quickly readjust to new circumstances.

I was impressed by how smoothly people can work as a team. It's shocking how quickly you can set up teamwork if you want to, how responsive people can be, how they are willing to go learn and get involved in common cause.

I enjoy what I'm doing, and I plan to further develop in this direction. I would not call it a plan, though. I have a dream, but if I tell you, it may not come true.

Mikhail Solyanov

"Every day I would face new interesting challenges"

In 2012, I enrolled at Enterprise Economics program at Udmurt State University. During my third year, we had a meeting with employers for on-the-job training in summer. One of the speakers was the Director of Business Process Development at Concern Kalashnikov. I found out from him that the Concern is the biggest employer in the Udmurt Republic, and a developing, reliable company, which is why I chose it for my training.

The training was a pleasant experience. At that time, the production system at the company was only gaining momentum, with the first steps, mistakes, resistance and a lot of hard work to become better. Being a part of the plant in such times was priceless.

It's not easy to describe my typical day there, as all of them were different. Every day I would face new interesting challenges. Those included the assignment of targets by divisions in accordance with the production system development goals, participation in the implementation of kaizen initiatives and 5C, and value stream mapping.

You've got to be prepared for working independently during your internship. As you immerse yourself in the work, lots of questions arise. It was very interesting for me to get to know how it all works, as the scale of the enterprise is staggering, with the sheer amount of equipment, number of employees, and the scope of work. This experience made me realize that in order to be successful in the company, one should develop responsibility, willpower, resistance to stress, as well as be proactive and open to work and changes.

The summer training was over, but the impressions stayed with me. I decided to continue my career in the company. At the moment, I am working as a production system development specialist. I plan to delve deeper into the production processes in the company and move on from local improvements to systemic ones.

Yuliya Derendyaeva

"Don't be afraid to ask, dig in, and push for answers"

I'm now in my 5th year of study. I received my first vocational education in construction in Kirov, and after that I decided to proceed with higher education in Izhevsk. I chose IzhSTU. During my studies, I decided I should put my theoretical knowledge into practice and started looking for a job.

I found out that many older students had undergone on-the-job training at Kalashnikov Concern. My entire class decided to get there. We were accepted for training in machining. After having worked there for a bit, my friends and I decided to submit applications, so that they would hire us after the training. It had probably been some six months before I was invited for an internship, but I kept my spirits up. Finally, I got the call.

When I first came in, I had only a vague idea of what to do and how to do it. I barely understood what was going on! There was a little panic. However, my colleagues were happy to help me. I would ask a lot of questions, and we'd work it all out together. The main thing here is interaction, as my boss says. Don't be afraid to ask, dig in, and push for answers.

The salary here is good. It is certainly a factor for a student. So, money-wise, everything is great here. We have a young team, and I'm comfortable being a part of it, but the older colleagues are always around and ready to help.

I've got to work 20 hours a week at a comfortable pace. It is not difficult for me to combine work and studies, as 20 hours a week is really not that much.

After graduation I will have the opportunity to continue working here. To do this, I need to talk to my supervisor so that he can help me get employed. I would be overjoyed to stay here.

Mikhail Zamyshlyaev

"On the first day of my internship, I was impressed by the mood and the work dynamics"

I studied at IzhSTU, majoring in Production Technology of Weapon Systems. I graduated in January 2020. I'm super into everything related to weapons, so I wanted to start my career specifically at Kalashnikov Group.

Every year, on-the-job training time comes at the university, and I did three stints at the Concern during my studies.

My training took place at the Design and Engineering Center. I was engaged in developing technical and design documentation, and also overseeing the manufacture of certain parts.

On the first day of my internship, I was impressed by the mood and the work dynamics. There is a big gap between theory you study at the university and practice. When doing practical work, you encounter problems you never knew existed. It turned out things weren't exactly simple, but my colleagues were willing to help me, and I'm very grateful for that. The team was very friendly and professional.

I was intent upon coming here after graduating. During my final training stint, I applied for a job and was waiting for an invitation while working at another company. I enjoy working here, as we're developing some very intriguing things. The Army 2020 forum took place recently, where we sent our weapon samples.

I have ambitious plans to develop a project of my own and see it become reality. I plan to commit my further career to the Design and Engineering Center.

My advice to the trainee students is not to get fazed by problems and hardships, as colleagues are always there to help you tackle them. You need to show that you can handle the job and claim it in the future.