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Operations Intern (Co-Op)Precision Castparts Corp. • South Gate, California
Operations Intern (Co-Op)

Operations Intern (Co-Op)

Precision Castparts Corp. • South Gate, California
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As an Operations Intern, you will be pivotal in implementing daily operating procedures to achieve key performance objectives in production, safety, quality, throughput, productivity, delinquencies, first-pass yield, and cost. This internship provides hands-on experience, with approximately 75% of your time spent on the production floor and 25% in an office environment. Learn the workflow of the manufacturing department to develop into a future operations leader. Candidate must be able to work full-time 40 hr / week or part-time 20hr / week for an equivalent of 480 hours total.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Work strictly to functional safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE and equipment interaction.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area daily, identifying and mitigating safety hazards.
  • Ensure strict compliance with manufacturing documentation, procedures, and protocols.
  • Monitor scrap, yield, and part efficiencies on existing programs to achieve budget targets.
  • Collaborate with teams to meet daily schedules throughput targets and ensure customer satisfaction. This includes reviewing metrics such as inventory, productivity, MRRs. And
  • Cooperation and support for trials with engineering and Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Contribute to safety projects and actions as needed.
  • Assist with cost reduction projects and actively enhance employee engagement and performance.
  • Support managerial supervisory tasks such as timekeeping, documentation control, training, scheduling, and processing work orders
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills :

  • Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude and the ability to work independently.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in PC programs, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels within cross-functional teams.
  • Basic understanding of total quality management systems and tools, such as systematic problem-solving, root cause analysis, process design, demand flow, bills of material structure, process plans, routings, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints, router instructions, and specifications.
  • Deadline-driven with a strong bias toward achieving results, flexibility with schedules, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and related software.
  • Strong data analysis skills for trends and projections
  • Preferred Experience :

  • 1-2+ years of Leadership or Project Management experience preferred
  • 1-2+ years of Customer Service experience.
  • Experience in machining (Manual, Forging, etc.).
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
  • Level of Education :

  • Currently pursuing a BS Degree in Engineering and / or Business Management – Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Junior and Senior Year candidates preferred. Must have completed at least their freshman year.
  • Physical Demands :

  • The physical demands outlined here represent those required to perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  • Daily tasks may include using hands to handle materials and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating verbally.
  • Occasional tasks may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Occasional lifting and / or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required.
  • Specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus are needed.
  • Work Environment :

  • The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  • The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles and vibrations.
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
  • Shultz Steel LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that opportunities are provided without discrimination based on age, sex, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal anti-discrimination laws.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21 to $21 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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