Operations Co-Op, Spring 2027 (January - June) - Morgantown, PA

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Morgantown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Co‑op / Intern role is a hands‑on, leadership‑oriented experience designed for students who are interested in building a future career leading people in a manufacturing environment. This role provides immersive exposure to daily operations, production systems, and front‑line leadership within a high‑performance manufacturing organization.

Requirements

Strong desire to pursue a career in Operations and manufacturing leadership, with interest in leading people and managing in a production environment
Demonstrated initiative and ownership; willingness to step in, ask questions, and take responsibility for improving outcomes
Interest in continuous improvement, problem solving, and making practical, hands‑on process improvements
Ability to work effectively with frontline teams, including operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners
Ability to analyze processes and performance data, apply root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen, including comfort working directly with manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials, and the ability to understand how and why production systems operate

Responsibilities

Support daily production activities on the shop floor, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards
Execute and sustain 6S initiatives (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) across all production areas
Conduct process, quality, and performance audits, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
Monitor and analyze key performance metrics such as scrap, first-pass yield, throughput, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
Partner with engineering and operations to implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cost reduction, and process capability
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA) for quality and production issues
Ensure compliance with work instructions, routers, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100 practices)
Maintain a clean and organized work environment while identifying and mitigating safety risks
Assist with production scheduling support, work order management, and documentation control
Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, supervisors, quality, and engineering teams
Participate in kaizen events, process trials, and new product/process introductions
Perform other duties as assigned