What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op/Intern position at Robin Industries, Inc?
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
PURPOSE: The purpose of an internship at Robin Industries, Inc. is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and "real life" business acumen within the Manufacturing Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business. The goal is to gain basic knowledge of material, processing and other plastics and/or rubber related operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Utilize coursework and knowledge to contribute to both customer and internal projects
• Interact effectively with team members on a daily basis. Share opinions and ask questions relevant to the work and/or his or her study program
• Complete tasks with confidence
• Work independently on assigned tasks with some supervisory oversight
• Recognize problems which are beyond intern's capabilities and learn from the experts in the area
• Work assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments
• Maintain good attendance and perform other related duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR CREDENTIALS:
• Good interpersonal communication with people of varying education levels
• Full time schedule, with the workday's likely beginning at 8 am
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to position or move, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time, up to and exceeding 8 hours.