Industrial Maintenance / Continuous Improvement Internship

Scot Forge•Franklin Park, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Maintenance Intern for a 3 month internship at the manufacturing facility in Franklin Park, IL. A Maintenance Internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing environment, and application of mechanical and engineering skills through project work and daily tasks that directly impact production efficiency. This Program Offers: Paid Compensation Professional Career Development and Mentoring Real World Problem Solving Meaningful Project Work Collaborative Work Environment Flexible Scheduling Around Class Schedule Anticipated Projects and Daily Tasks include: Lead Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team; practice documentation and project management skills; utilize Lean Six Sigma / 5S / Lean Manufacturing and related tools Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and lubrication procedures on industrial equipment Daily inspections to anticipate upcoming repair needs Minor repairs on equipment Work 1-on-1 with experienced Maintenance professionals on major repairs Assist with basic equipment problem identification, diagnosis and repair Learn Lock out/Tag out procedures Familiarization with the substations and distribution of power throughout the plant and the emergency shutdown procedures Learn how to trouble shoot any issues that may come across in the electrical, mechanical or hydraulic areas

Requirements

Active student enrolled higher education programs in industrial maintenance, engineering, or similar
Ability to work minimum 25 hours a week in shop floor environment
Written and Verbal communication
Project Management
Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Responsibilities

Lead Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team
Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and lubrication procedures on industrial equipment
Daily inspections to anticipate upcoming repair needs
Minor repairs on equipment
Work 1-on-1 with experienced Maintenance professionals on major repairs
Assist with basic equipment problem identification, diagnosis and repair
Learn Lock out/Tag out procedures
Familiarization with the substations and distribution of power throughout the plant and the emergency shutdown procedures
Learn how to trouble shoot any issues that may come across in the electrical, mechanical or hydraulic areas