Operations Co-op
Copperweld Bimetallics LLC•Fayetteville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Operations Intern will support daily manufacturing and operational activities, focusing on process improvement, data analysis, and production support. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment, working closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams. The intern will assist in identifying inefficiencies, improving reporting, and supporting initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing preferred), Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business or related field
- Must be able to commit to at least one academic semester
- Availability to work part-time during the semester (schedule coordinated with plant leadership)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, basic formulas)
- Interest in manufacturing and operations
- Ability to work in a hands-on, shop-floor environment
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to warm temperatures
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Comfortable working around heavy machinery and equipment (with proper safety training and PPE)
- Ability to follow all plant safety policies and procedures
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Lean principles or continuous improvement
- Familiarity with data analysis or reporting tools
- Previous internship or project experience in operations or manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring production performance and key metrics (output, downtime, scrap)
- Support troubleshooting of production issues alongside operators and supervisors
- Observe and document manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities
- Collect and analyze operational data from systems (e.g., PLEX) and manual processes
- Assist in developing reports and dashboards for production and performance tracking
- Identify trends and anomalies in production, quality, or downtime data
- Support Lean / continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in root cause analysis for production or quality issues
- Assist with implementation of process improvements and standard work
- Assist in tracking quality metrics and identifying recurring issues
- Support safety initiatives and audits as needed
- Help ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
- Work with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams
- Assist with coordination of projects and process improvements across departments
- Support plant-specific initiatives such as: Process optimization, Workflow improvements, Reporting automation, Capacity or efficiency studies
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
