Operations Engineer Co-Op: Lean & Process Improvement

Rust-Oleum; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This hands-on role involves working on real projects in processing, milling, and paint making operations, giving you practical insight into manufacturing engineering.

The internship is full-time (40 hours/week), January 2027 through August 2027, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Tasked with real company projects that will help you understand the role and responsibilities of working in manufacturing.
• In-depth training on Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, 8 Wastes, SMED & Root Cause Problem Solving.
• Projects in processing, milling, and paint making operations to improve efficiency, throughput and safety.
• Lean & Six Sigma activities or efficiency and safety projects for the packaging production area.

Job description

Rust-Oleum is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This hands-on role involves working on real projects in processing, milling, and paint making operations, giving you practical insight into manufacturing engineering.

The internship is full-time (40 hours/week), January 2027 through August 2027, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour.