What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooperative Education (Co-op) position at ELLWOOD Engineered Castings?
The role of Co-Op is to provide a learning experience in a manufacturing setting.
All positions have a safety focus which would support activities pertaining to EEC ’s safety and health programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following. Other duties may be assigned).
- Continually work to provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees
- Assist in daily inspections of the WWTP and baghouses
- Assist in preventive maintenance on all catch basins at the facility to maintain compliance
- Assist in all finishing duties
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment; Sweep, clean, organize, paint, etc.
- Provide support in VPP related items
- Maintain adherence to Company Policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
- Provide seasonal maintenance around the facility such as lawn care, salting sidewalks, snow removal, etc.
- Perform additional duties that may become necessary within the department
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Abilities
- MS Office computer skills
- Verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in a safe manner
- Ability to interpret and understand technical documents
- Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 30 – 60 pounds
- Other abilities as deemed necessary to perform job duties
Working Conditions
- Worker is subject to an environment not controlled for heat or cold. Worker is often subject to greases, oils, dirt, dust, cold and heat throughout the workday. Worker is subject to work being performed on or above ground floor and below ground level (ground pit)
- Workers must be able to wear proper PPE (thermal protective clothing, respirators, hardhat, steel toe metatarsals, and ear plugs) and be trained for confined space (entry and attendant).
- This position requires a HEAVY level of physical demand capability.
- Workers frequently stand on concrete flooring.
Education and Experience
- Pursuing a High school diploma or GED