Engineering Co-op Student- Mechanical

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers, employees, and the environment. At the Ottawa Plant, we specialize in innovative insulation solutions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Join our team to gain valuable experience in process engineering while contributing to our mission of creating sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-op Student - Mechanical to join our dynamic team at the Ottawa Plant. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on real-world projects, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Technical Service Manager, the Engineering Co-op Student - Process is responsible for learning and developing engineering, project management, and leadership skills while actively undertaking and accomplishing assignments assigned to them.

Essential Functions:

• Work on automation projects to improve safety, production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Assist in the rollout and utilization of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities.
• Use AutoCAD for design modification of parts to improve reliability.
• Work on reliability improvement projects with Mechanics and Electricians.
• Develop and modify Preventive Maintenance Calendars.
• Work with suppliers to find solutions for frequent maintenance issues.
• Track Key Performance Indicators and update Reliability Board.
• Write applicable Maintenance Procedures to promote defect-free maintenance work.
• Maintain, develop, and enter machine and part data into CMMS.
• Help EHS department create various procedures.
• Help implement/improve E-Check, AM Calendar and E-Tag system.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Hour work: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (the hours may vary)

Term: Spring 2025

Is this job for you?

Education and Experience:

• Must be a registered University Internship student within an Engineering Discipline and in good standing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software tools.
• Strong industrial and mechanical design aptitude is preferred.
• Must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing, and examining skills to find the best solutions to various situations.
• Proven Health and Safety accountabilities.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Use of SAP enterprise software is an asset.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently sitting, standing and walking for longer periods of time.
• May require lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.