EHS Intern: Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Temporary EHS Intern at Oxford Forge will support Environmental, Health & Safety activities, inspections, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects in a metal-forming plant. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping maintain a safe, compliant workplace.

You will work with EHS and plant leadership to identify safety opportunities, track corrective actions, assist with SDS and environmental records, participate in audits, and support

Qualifications

• Safety mindset demonstrated in daily work.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine workplace safety inspections and observations.
• Help document hazards and safety opportunities.
• Track corrective and preventive actions through completion.
• Support EHS training and prep training materials.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, forms, and documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with incident documentation, investigations, and follow-up.
• Support safety audits, SDS management, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor housekeeping, PPE usage, machine guarding, ergonomics, and safety requirements.
• Assist with EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect and organize EHS data and assist with reports.
• Work with employees to promote safe work practices.
• Perform other EHS duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Communication

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Organization

Continuous Improvement

Professionalism

Ability to Learn and Adapt

Job description

The Temporary EHS Intern at Oxford Forge will support Environmental, Health & Safety activities, inspections, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects in a metal-forming plant. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping maintain a safe, compliant workplace.

You will work with EHS and plant leadership to identify safety opportunities, track corrective actions, assist with SDS and environmental records, participate in audits, and support