Manufacturing Co-Op Positions

Cummins•Columbus, IN
•$3,500 - $6,000

About The Position

This co-op role supports manufacturing operations by assisting with the planning, design, purchasing, and implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant. The co-op helps determine processes needed to meet manufacturing goals and product specifications, works with engineering to identify product or performance problems and may recommend improvements, and assists in designing methods to improve production efficiency. The role also works cross-functionally and uses continuous improvement tools to improve equipment availability and capability, and helps define standard manufacturing work methods. The position is intended for students enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university who are pursuing a degree and meet the stated eligibility requirements. Co-op assignments are 40 hours per week for 4, 6, or up to 12 months. Students must reside in the continental United States and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. International students in U.S.-based roles must secure applicable CPT or OPT authorization before beginning their assignment.

Requirements

  • Be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university and actively pursuing a degree.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Currently reside within the continental United States.
  • Be able to work 40 hours per week for an assignment lasting 4, 6, or up to 12 months.
  • Be able to manage academic responsibilities without compromising job performance.
  • Demonstrate supply chain knowledge, analytical thinking and reasoning, attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication, relationship management, accountability, and customer focus.
  • For international students in U.S.-based roles on an F-1 visa, obtain university-authorized CPT or OPT that relates to the degree before the assignment begins.

Nice To Haves

  • Major in an engineering discipline, including MET or EET, or in a supply chain- or logistics-related discipline.
  • Enrollment in a formal co-op program, if required by the student's school.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, designing, purchasing, and/or implementing integrated manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.
  • Help determine manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
  • Work with engineering to identify product and performance problems and may recommend solutions or enhancements.
  • Assist with plans and designs for methods to improve production efficiency.
  • Work cross-functionally and use continuous improvement tools to improve equipment availability and capability.
  • Define standard manufacturing work methods.
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