Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Co-op student is responsible for managing and driving the process of continuous improvement through the development of processes and standardized work instructions to improve the overall operational results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineering Co-op are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Support a variety of hands on projects throughout the business to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain documentation, manuals, standard operating procedures and Standardized Work Instructions for operators
• Work closely with the production team to develop start-up and shut down procedures for every workstation in the plant and create SWI to support development and ongoing training needs
• Help identify, document and monitor all critical control points throughout the various plant workstations as SWI are developed and implemented
• Maintain and update existing plant layout drawings
• Assist with the analysis and streamline of material flow throughout the business
• Assist with the development manufacturing training
• Participate and help lead various Kaizan initiatives

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Attending a degree program or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering field Education

Technical Skills/Competence

• Currently attending a post-secondary program in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in operating Auto Cad and Solid Works
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment would be an asset
• Previous exposure to lean manufacturing techniques would be considered an asset
• Previous co-op terms within the manufacturing industry would be an asset
• Basic electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
• This role will assist in the research of potential new equipment for the facility
• Strong communication skills both orally and written
• Exceptional Microsoft skills

Benefits

The expected hourly rate for this position is $19.51. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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