Maintenance Intern

Sherwin-Williams • Bowling Green, KY

7d

About The Position

The Maintenance Intern will be hosted by the Maintenance Department at a Coil Coating manufacturing facility within Sherwin-Williams’ Global Supply Chain group and report directly to the site Maintenance Manager. The internship is intended to develop basic maintenance reliability engineering skills and provide exposure to the processes and tasks involved in a Maintenance Mechanic role. It also emphasizes attention to detail and understanding the safety requirements associated with that role.

The intern will support the site’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), prescriptive maintenance (Rx) and continuous improvement (CI) projects, documentation, audits, and preventive maintenance work. The role provides hands-on experience with repairs and maintenance processes while helping prepare the intern for full-time employment in the engineering field.

The position is scheduled for first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the possibility of creating a schedule around the intern’s class schedule. The work includes contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, materials, merchandise, or other items of value. The company states that a criminal history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university at the time of the internship.
• Must have junior or senior class standing.
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Previous Sherwin-Williams internship or co-op experience.
• Previous internship, co-op, or work experience in a related field.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division.
• Leadership experience demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities on campus or in the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site CMMS and complete prescriptive maintenance (Rx) projects.
• Work with management and site personnel to complete Rx and continuous improvement (CI) projects in a timely manner.
• Use AutoCAD and P&ID skills to create and edit the site P&ID library.
• Develop a learning plan and focus on tasks that prepare the intern for full-time employment in the engineering field.
• Add, delete, and manage preventive maintenance schedules (PMS), assets, and work orders in the CMMS.
• Follow all site safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Work with management on audits and action items from ARCs, audits, and other sources to ensure gaps are closed.
• Help maintain the current Rx level and support efforts to achieve the next level.
• Work with maintenance team members to complete preventive maintenance (PMs) and gain hands-on experience with repairs and maintenance processes.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and work orders for the Maintenance Department.
• Solve problems and collaborate effectively with the Maintenance team.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, learning and career growth, inclusion, and community connection.
• A general description of benefits is available through the Sherwin-Williams benefits website; specific eligibility depends on employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern