IT Co-op/Intern

Precision Castparts; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PCC Aerostructures in Valencia, CA, is seeking an IT co-op/intern who will provide training-based IT support for the aerospace facility. Under supervision, you will assist in hardware, software and networking support and document processes and system administration.

This internship offers hands-on experience with Active Directory, IT asset management, server patches and security updates, plus opportunities to learn enterprise IT practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in IT support.
• Strong team orientation with excellent written and communications skills.
• Reliable, detail oriented, and able to accomplish assigned milestones.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly with minimal training.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures, checklists and informal instructions.
• Pursuing a degree or certification in Information Technology or related curriculum.
• Current Junior or Senior in College or graduated within the last 6 months

Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations.
• Under supervision, configure and install workstations, printers, cell phones and related components.
• Learn, help maintain and update IT asset inventory.
• Assist in organization of decommissioning and disposal of assets.
• Research spare parts and create requisitions to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Learn and help set up, maintain, and repair user accounts and computers on various systems.
• Assist with server patches and other required security vulnerabilities.
• Create documentation of common processes.
• Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position

Skills

IT support

Team orientation

Detail oriented

Learning new tech

Independent work

IT degree pursuit

Junior/Senior student

Education

Information Technology degree

Pursuing IT degree or certification

Tools

Active Directory

Enterprise IT systems

Job description

Business Profile

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, Klune, ProCoat, Southwest United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Pickering and Jet Processing. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.

Location Profile

Aerospace Dynamics International, Inc. (ADI) manufactures machined parts and assemblies for the commercial and military aerospace industries. It offers structural components, caps, panels, bulkheads, fittings, longerons, spars, chords, wing ribs, thrust reversers, structural machine parts, manufacturing tooling and stretch form blocks.

ADI was acquired by PCC in April 2014. The company has received significant capital investments since the acquisition and has a highly positive growth trajectory ahead. Comprising four facilities on its campus in Valencia, CA, ADI has over 250 full-time employees on staff

Position Summary

The IT co-op/intern, under supervision will be responsible for providing IT support starting with training and entry‑level work to support the Aerospace Dynamics International Inc. facility. Over the course of the internship, the IT co-op/intern will be able to provide end‑users support of hardware, software and networking, as well as preparing documentation of processes and system administration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands‑on situations
• Under supervision, request, configure and install workstations, printers, cell phones and related components
• Learn, help maintain and update IT asset inventory, including addition and decommissioning of assets
• Assist in organization of decommissioning and disposal of assets
• Research spare parts and create requisitions to maintain proper inventory levels and for end‑user support
• Learn and help set up, maintain, and repair user accounts and computers on various systems ranging from Active Directory to enterprise business systems in accordance with all IT procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Seek manager’s input on any situations that are unclear.
• Assist with server patches and other required security vulnerabilities
• Create documentation of common processes
• Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Strong interest in IT support.
• Strong team orientation with excellent written and communications skills.
• Reliable, detail oriented, and able to accomplish assigned milestones.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly with minimal training.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures, checklists and informal instructions. efficiently and accurately.
• Pursuing a degree or certification in Information Technology or related curriculum.
• Current Junior or Senior in College or graduated within the last 6 months

Competency

• Communication – Novice
• Conflict Management – Novice
• Decision Making – Novice
• Adaptability – Intermediate
• Relationship Building – Novice
• Integrity – Intermediate
• Initiative – Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills – Novice
• Resilience – Intermediate
• Business Acumen – Novice
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Novice
• Critical Thinking – Novice
• Planning and Organizing – Novice
• Results Oriented – Novice
• Customer Orientation – Novice
• Building a Team – N/A
• Coaching and Developing Staff – N/A
• Delegation – Novice
• Driving Accountability – Novice
• Financial Acumen and Budgeting – N/A
• Influence – Novice
• Performance Management – N/A
• Strategic Business Acumen – Fundamental Awareness
• Strategic Decision Making – Fundamental Awareness
• Task Management – Novice
• Vision – Fundamental Awareness

Occupational Skills

• Operating Systems
• Networking
• User Access Management
• Help Desk
• Hardware and Peripherals

Physical Demands

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job at the position’s location. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility to provide IT support to end users.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate computers, tools, and other IT equipment.
• May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, or work in confined areas when installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computer and network equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, including computers, monitors, printers, and related IT equipment.
• Must have sufficient visual ability to work with computer screens, equipment, cables, and other electronic components.

Work Environment

Work environmental characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job at the position’s location. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• The position may require movement throughout various areas of the facility to install, troubleshoot, or maintain IT equipment.
• May occasionally be exposed to noise, machinery, production activity, and other conditions typical of an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated manufacturing or production areas.