Internship - EHS Intern

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

Job Posting Title

Internship - EHS Intern

Job Description Summary

The Temporary EHS Intern will support the Environmental, Health & Safety function at Oxford Forge by assisting with daily EHS activities, compliance initiatives, safety inspections, training, documentation, and continuous improvement projects. This role will gain hands-on experience in a metal-forming manufacturing environment while supporting the plant's commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.

The intern will work closely with EHS and plant leadership to help identify safety opportunities, track corrective actions, maintain records, support employee engagement initiatives, and assist with special EHS projects as assigned. This is a temporary position designed to provide additional support to the EHS function while providing valuable practical experience for an individual pursuing a career in Environmental Health & Safety.

Job Description:

• Assist with routine workplace safety inspections and observations.
• Support identification and documentation of workplace hazards and safety opportunities.
• Assist with tracking corrective and preventive actions through completion.
• Support EHS-related training, including preparation of training materials and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining required EHS records, reports, forms, and documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with incident documentation, investigations, and follow-up activities as directed.
• Support safety audits and compliance inspections.
• Assist with maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical-related documentation.
• Support environmental compliance activities and required recordkeeping.
• Assist with monitoring housekeeping, PPE usage, machine guarding, ergonomics, and other workplace safety requirements.
• Help develop and organize safety communications, signage, and employee awareness materials.
• Assist with EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect and organize EHS data and assist with preparing reports and presentations.
• Work with employees and supervisors to promote safe work practices.
• Perform other EHS-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Safety Mindset
• Communication
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Continuous Improvement
• Professionalism
• Ability to Learn and Adapt

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.