Manufacturing Operations Co-Op

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a new Operations Co-Op for its Groton, CT location for a 3-6+ month period.

You will work on aerospace manufacturing operations, production support, continuous improvement initiatives and plant projects, gaining hands-on exposure to operations and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes learning, data analysis, and process optimization while supporting leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze throughput, downtime, labor utilization, scrap, schedule adherence, and workflow efficiency.
• Support plant operations initiatives including continuous improvement projects, production tracking, and operational reporting.
• Observe and document manufacturing and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with development and maintenance of operational procedures, standardized work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support production planning, workflow coordination, and plant performance initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities related to production inefficiencies, delays, or operational challenges.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on cross-functional projects.
• Support plant manager and operations leadership with special projects and operational priorities.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, presentations, and reports to support operational analysis and decision-making.
• Participate in departmental meetings and operational reviews.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned operational projects and tasks.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze operational improvements and process enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations

GPA 2.5+

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PURPOSE

Looking for 3-6+ month duration Co-Op at our Groton, CT location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Co-Op will work on assignments related to aerospace manufacturing operations, production support, continuous improvement, and plant initiatives. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning experience and then a sound operational and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

The student will gain hands‑on exposure to plant operations, cross‑functional collaboration, manufacturing processes, and operational problem‑solving while supporting the Operations and Plant Leadership teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and production data including throughput, downtime, labor utilization, scrap, schedule adherence, and workflow efficiency.
• Support plant operations initiatives including continuous improvement projects, production tracking, and operational reporting.
• Observe and document manufacturing and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with development and maintenance of operational procedures, standardized work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support production planning, workflow coordination, and plant performance initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities related to production inefficiencies, delays, or operational challenges.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on cross‑functional projects.
• Support plant manager and operations leadership with special projects and operational priorities.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, presentations, and reports to support operational analysis and decision‑making.
• Participate in departmental meetings and operational reviews.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned operational projects and tasks.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze operational improvements and process enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONS

Reports to Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or designated Operations Leadership representative.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Computer skills must include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and interact with multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• • Actively enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.