Operations Process Control Co-Op

Precision Castparts; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a part-time co-op in our San Leandro, CA area to support New Product Development and Process Control initiatives. The role involves applying classroom knowledge to real production projects, with responsibilities ranging from design improvements to documentation and testing.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an engineering or hard sciences degree, is enrolled in a residential college, has strong writing and Excel skills, and may have prior internship experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering or hard sciences.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited residential college and have completed freshman year.
• Strong communication skills and basic technical writing ability.
• Prior internship/work experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and precision investment casting production, design and improvement.
• Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibilities in process and/or production throughout co-op experience.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Attend regular departmental meetings, training sessions, and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects, analyze improvements and new product/applications, and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

College-level writing

Machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree student in Engineering/Hard Sciences

Must be enrolled in an accredited residential college

Must have completed freshman year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Part-time co-op role, ~20 hours a week, weekend work available

Ideal workweek Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-4:00pm

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the Operations Management, the co-op will perform projects and tasks in support of New Product Development, Process Control initiatives, and identified cost reduction opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and precision investment castparts production, design and improvement
• Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibilities in process and/or production throughout co-op experience
• Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects
• Attend regular departmental meetings, training sessions, and other appropriate educational opportunities
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects, analyze improvements and new product/applications, and develop requirements and specifications with team
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects
• Other duties as assigned

Training & Qualifications

• Achieve a high competency level of assigned projects and tasks
• Demonstrate aptitude, work ethic, and strong communication skills
• Knowledge of related machining discipline function and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• College level writing skills
• Previous internship/work experience preferred
• Must be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Hard Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science).
• Must be enrolled in an accredited residential college
• Must have successfully completed freshman year