Industrial Gear Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

SEW-EURODRIVE•Wellford, SC

19h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Co-Op works at the Wellford, South Carolina facility with the Corporate Engineering group and the Industrial Gear (IG) Engineering team. The co-op contributes to improvement projects that support the technical and sales staff and the shop staff of the IG assembly plant. Tasks include documenting and supporting engineering projects, CAD drafting for special parts, shop tools, and layouts, and applying gear reducer and motor sizing criteria such as torque and horsepower. The position also involves professional interaction with internal customers in the office and shop, as well as troubleshooting and problem solving. The student must be currently enrolled in an engineering program at a university or college and authorized to work in the United States indefinitely. The stated pay range is $19–$20 per hour, depending on housing needs. The position is listed for first shift. Additional job requirements and responsibilities are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an engineering program at a university or college.
Must be currently eligible and authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, indefinite basis.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Mechanical/technical aptitude.
Good knowledge of SolidWorks or other software required for the job.
Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions, and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

Use technical communications and Microsoft Office tools to document and support engineering projects.
Create CAD drafts in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD for special parts, shop tools, and layouts.
Understand criteria for sizing gear reducers and motors, including torque and horsepower.
Interact professionally with Industrial Gear internal customers in the office and shop.
Troubleshoot and solve problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage, with a $125 annual reimbursement for eligible vitamins and minerals.
Life insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay, including accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
Timely evaluations with potential for a pay increase.
Paid vacation, starting at two weeks of accrual per year and increasing after five and ten years of service.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
401(k) with profit-sharing contribution and a 200% company match on the first 3% deferred.
Additional paid time off for hourly positions, with unused time paid out annually.
Paid parental leave.
Onsite clinic services at no cost to employees.
Student loan repayment and tuition assistance options.
Access to professional counseling resources.
Wellness program with potential to earn points for awards or gift cards.
Uniforms or uniform subsidies for applicable roles, based on job requirements.
Annual subsidy for OSHA-approved safety shoes, based on job requirements.
Employee assistance program.