Manufacturing Intern

Mayzon; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayzon is seeking a Manufacturing Intern for 1st shift (7 am–3:30 pm) to support Quality and Operations. The role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with training provided and no prior manufacturing experience required.

The intern will document processes by observing operations, taking workstation photos, interviewing operators, and creating clear work instructions and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school, vocational school, community college, or college students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with production employees and supervisors.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to spend significant time on the shop floor observing operations.

Responsibilities

• Observe manufacturing and assembly operations throughout the facility.
• Take photographs of workstations, equipment, tools, and production processes.
• Interview operators, technicians, and supervisors to understand process steps and key operating requirements.
• Document standard work procedures, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and process parameters.
• Create clear, photo-based work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Organize and maintain process documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Submit completed documentation to the Quality Manager for review and approval.
• Revise documentation based on feedback from production and quality teams.
• Assist with training material development and document control activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other operational projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / vocational / community college / college student status encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manufacturing Intern 1st Shift 7 am-3:30 pm

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Intern to support our Quality
and Operations teams. This role is ideal for a recent high school graduate, trade school
student, community college student, or college student interested in gaining hands-on
experience in a manufacturing environment.

The primary responsibility of this position is to document manufacturing processes by
observing operations, taking photographs of workstations and production steps,
interviewing operators and supervisors, and creating clear work instructions and process
documentation. The intern will work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure
documentation is accurate, complete, and easy to follow.

No prior manufacturing experience is required. Training will be provided.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observe manufacturing and assembly operations throughout the facility.

• Take photographs of workstations, equipment, tools, and production processes.

• Interview operators, technicians, and supervisors to understand process steps and

key operating requirements.

• Document standard work procedures, quality checkpoints, safety requirements,

and process parameters.

• Create clear, photo-based work instructions and standard operating procedures

(SOPs).

• Organize and maintain process documentation in accordance with company

standards.

• Submit completed documentation to the Quality Manager for review and approval.


• Revise documentation based on feedback from production and quality teams.


• Assist with training material development and document control activities.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other operational projects as

assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Trade school, vocational school, community college, or college students are

encouraged to apply.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Comfortable interacting with production employees and supervisors.


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.


• Ability to spend significant time on the shop floor observing operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using smartphones or digital cameras for documentation.

• Interest in manufacturing, operations, quality, or industrial processes.

• Previous work experience in manufacturing, warehouse, retail, or service industries

is a plus but not required.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports directly to the Quality Manager and works closely with Production
Supervisors, Operators, and Operations Leadership.

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to real-world manufacturing operations.


• Experience creating professional work instructions and process documentation.


• Understanding of quality systems and standard operating procedures.


• Hands-on interaction with production teams and manufacturing processes.


• Valuable experience for future careers in manufacturing, operations, quality,
  engineering, or business management.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace