Shippensburg University

Moses Kimitho, Mechanical Engineering

Moses Kimotho is getting the hands-on experience to succeed with Burnside America in Franklin County, the leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders.

Kimotho, an aircraft system craftsman in the Air National Guard, knew he wanted an internship. He found the perfect opportunity when he met Angi Morrissey ’03 and Tony Morrissey ’21M at Shippensburg University’s job and internship fair.

Through various projects, Kimotho gained valuable technical and problem-solving skills, especially in CNC machining. This allows for the high-speed creation of parts by using a robot controlled by written code to cut and shape parts.

“It has let the creative side of my brain run wild when we are tasked with designing parts and fixtures,”
explained Kimotho.

Angi Morrissey added, “Having the opportunity to experience real-world scenarios in a learning environment allows for growth and development in so many ways. As the employer, we provide that opportunity while benefiting from the insight of these well-rounded Ship students.”