Description:
Now Hiring: Maintenance Engineering Co-Op
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00
Position Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Engineering Co-Op provides a hands-on learning opportunity for current college students or recent graduates pursuing an Engineering or Technical degree. This role offers practical experience in maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced aseptic food manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced maintenance professionals, the Co-Op will support equipment maintenance, reliability initiatives, and improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance while developing valuable technical and professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Hands-On Maintenance
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Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facility systems.
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Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.
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Perform equipment inspections, calibrations, and routine maintenance under supervision.
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Participate in safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and OSHA compliance activities.
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Assist with equipment installation, startup, and commissioning projects.
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Utilize the CMMS to enter, update, and close maintenance work orders.
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Engineering & Improvement Projects
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Lead assigned Co-Op projects from planning through completion, presenting recommendations and results to plant leadership.
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Support preventive maintenance optimization, spare parts management, and equipment reliability initiatives.
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Analyze maintenance performance data, including downtime, work orders, and OEE metrics, to identify improvement opportunities.
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Participate in Kaizen events, 5S activities, root cause analysis, and other continuous improvement efforts.
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Assist with developing and updating SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance documentation.
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Collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Services teams on projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
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Completion of at least one year of relevant coursework preferred.
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Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or industrial systems through coursework or hands-on experience.
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Strong interest in manufacturing equipment and maintenance.
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Self-motivated with a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and inclusive team.
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Prior manufacturing experience is not
