What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Co-op/Intern position at Little Rapids Corporation?
Position Objective Statement
Complete assigned process engineering related tasks and projects of various levels of complexity to provide support for process engineering support objectives. Provide ongoing support of operations through continuous improvement of quality, efficiency, safety, and team development.
Safety Philosophy
Little Rapids Corporation will manufacture products in a manner that respects the safety and health of our associates, the environment, and the communities in which we operate. We believe that each and every Associate plays critical role in creating a safe work environment by exhibiting personal safe behaviors.
Responsibilities Include
Support the mill’s Quality and Process Engineering team(s) with fundamental projects and tasks central to continuous improvement and product development.
Work with a multi-functional team consisting of members of the operating floor, management and suppliers
Develop periodic presentations of findings, results and impacts on performance via routine check-ins with management personnel, as well as a comprehensive formal presentation at the end of the Co-op period.
Other relevant assignments as made by management which may involve topics such as Safety, Information Systems, Process Control, Automation, Finance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Converting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Exposure to vendors of chemicals, clothing, equipment, etc. – Tailored to personal interests and Development goals!
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Knowledge, Education And Training Qualifications And Certifications
Entry to intermediate level engineering relevant course work indicating a career aspiration in engineering.
Key Performance Competencies
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culture defined by LRC’s core values.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Regular attendance at work is required. Ability to work a regular 40 hours.
Physical Requirements
The ability to work in a normal office environment to include: sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and bending, speaking on the telephone, walking through our manufacturing plant, and wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection).
EOE including disability/veteran
Complete assigned process engineering related tasks and projects of various levels of complexity to provide support for process engineering support objectives. Provide ongoing support of operations through continuous improvement of quality, efficiency, safety, and team development.
Safety Philosophy
Little Rapids Corporation will manufacture products in a manner that respects the safety and health of our associates, the environment, and the communities in which we operate. We believe that each and every Associate plays critical role in creating a safe work environment by exhibiting personal safe behaviors.
Responsibilities Include
Support the mill’s Quality and Process Engineering team(s) with fundamental projects and tasks central to continuous improvement and product development.
Work with a multi-functional team consisting of members of the operating floor, management and suppliers
- Complete trials (pulp substitution, energy efficiency, chemical efficiency, product development, etc.) that ultimately impact the bottom-line cost of manufacture and business performance.
- Identify safety hazards and their possible solutions.
- making adjustments with operators,
- recording impact to quality in the lab
- developing models in the office to track performance
- finalizing standard procedures so future leaders can make informed decisions based on findings
Develop periodic presentations of findings, results and impacts on performance via routine check-ins with management personnel, as well as a comprehensive formal presentation at the end of the Co-op period.
Other relevant assignments as made by management which may involve topics such as Safety, Information Systems, Process Control, Automation, Finance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Converting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Exposure to vendors of chemicals, clothing, equipment, etc. – Tailored to personal interests and Development goals!
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Knowledge, Education And Training Qualifications And Certifications
Entry to intermediate level engineering relevant course work indicating a career aspiration in engineering.
Key Performance Competencies
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culture defined by LRC’s core values.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Regular attendance at work is required. Ability to work a regular 40 hours.
Physical Requirements
The ability to work in a normal office environment to include: sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and bending, speaking on the telephone, walking through our manufacturing plant, and wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection).
EOE including disability/veteran