Operations Intern

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Northeast Ohio offers a 12-week summer Operations Intern program focused on hands-on experience in core manufacturing operations and process improvement. Interns will lead projects, collaborate across functions, and interact with Swagelok associates and leadership to develop technical and interpersonal skills.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost-saving measures, and safety enhancements, with activities including networking, facility tours, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field.
• Open to working in one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Intern or other relevant experience in a professional operations capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through campus activities, work experience, and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Core manufacturing operations
• Process Improvement
• Team Management
• Project Execution
• LEAN/CEDAC events
• Cross‑functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Hands‑on operational roles to understand the intricacies of the business.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field

Job description

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Swagelok offers an immersive 12-week summer internship program that gives interns the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience through meaningful projects and develop both personally and professionally. Over the summer you’ll combine what you learn in the classroom with applied work experience in Operations.

• You will lead impactful projects that are focused on either continuous improvement, enhancing quality, optimizing cost‑saving measures, or advancing safety measures of our processes and/or products.

• You will be challenged to apply and develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed for years beyond the internship experience.

• You will further improve your problem‑solving skills and be encouraged to collaborate with other Swagelok associates.

• You will participate in a variety of activities over the summer including: networking, learning the business, Swagelok associate resource groups, facility tours, professional development, and volunteering in the community.

• You will have direct engagement with executives and leading experts in our industry.

• You will have an opportunity to participate in resume reviews and mock interviews to prepare you for future opportunities at Swagelok.

As a Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in:

• Core manufacturing operations

• Process Improvement

• Team Management

• Project Execution

• LEAN/CEDAC events

• Cross‑functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Hands‑on operational roles to understand the intricacies of the business.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field

• Open to working in one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support.

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer

• A minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred:

• Intern or other relevant experience in a professional operations capacity.

• Demonstrated leadership experience through campus activities, work experience, and community involvement.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• May be required to pass pre‑employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.