Operations Co-Op/Intern

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Tulsa, OK seeks an Operations Co-op/Intern to gain hands-on leadership experience on the production floor. You will work alongside seasoned operations leaders, participate in daily manufacturing activities, and drive real improvements with measurable impact.

Start date is September 2026 for 3 months, working 40 hours per week. You will engage in kaizen events, audits, 6S, and cross-functional collaboration to develop frontline leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Operations Management, Engineering, or Business Management with freshman year completed.
• Interest in leading people in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to work on the production floor and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Execute 6S initiatives across production areas.
• Conduct process, quality, and performance audits to identify gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

BS in Operations Management/Engineering/Business

Job description

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Position type: Intern

Opportunity ID: 23145

Position Summary

The Operations Co-op / Intern role is a hands-on, leadership-oriented experience designed for students who are interested in building a future career leading people in a manufacturing environment. This role provides immersive exposure to daily operations, production systems, and front-line leadership within a high-performance manufacturing organization.

This is not a traditional technical or project-only internship. Students will work directly alongside experienced operations leaders and spend the majority of their time on the production floor driving improvements, solving real operational problems, and delivering measurable results while learning how manufacturing systems are led, improved, and sustained.

Start date: September 2026, 40 hours per week, 3 months

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards
• Execute and sustain 6S initiatives (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) across all production areas
• Conduct process, quality, and performance audits, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics such as scrap, first-pass yield, throughput, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
• Partner with engineering and operations to implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cost reduction, and process capability
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA) for quality and production issues
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, routers, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100 practices)
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while identifying and mitigating safety risks
• Assist with production scheduling support, work order management, and documentation control
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, supervisors, quality, and engineering teams
• Participate in kaizen events, process trials, and new product/process introductions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong desire to pursue a career in Operations and manufacturing leadership, with interest in leading people and managing in a production environment
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership; willingness to step in, ask questions, and take responsibility for improving outcomes
• Interest in continuous improvement, problem solving, and making practical, hands-on process improvements
• Ability to work effectively with frontline teams, including operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to analyze processes and performance data, apply root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen, including comfort working directly with manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials, and the ability to understand how and why production systems operate

Level of Education

• Currently pursuing a BS Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Management. Must have completed at least the freshman year.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands outlined here represent those required to perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Daily tasks may include using hands to handle materials and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating verbally.
• Occasional tasks may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus are needed.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Export Control Compliance

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.