Engineering Co-op/Intern

Summary

The Co-op role provides a learning experience in a manufacturing setting for students’ related field of undergraduate or graduate study. Co-op with an engineering focus would support activities pertaining to Chicago Heights’s Process/Lean Manufacturing.

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.

Education and/or Experience

· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field of study

· Previous experience as an intern a plus

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

· Ability to travel regionally

· Valid IL drivers’ license and reliable transportation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Assist in identifying and documenting critical spares list of manufacturing machine components

· Help identify potential machine or process improvements

· Assist with documenting written Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures

· Aid with internal audits and inspections

· Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand, walk, use hands to operate computer equipment, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The work environment has temperature extremes and moderate to high noise level. Regional travel is required occasionally.