Spring 2027 Production Operations Student Co-Op

Precision Castparts; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Muskegon, Michigan is offering a Spring 2027 Semester Engineering Student Co-Op position. This paid role includes a housing stipend and aims at supporting the Engineering team with various projects and maintenance activities. Candidates must have completed 2+ years in an accredited engineering program. Responsibilities include assisting with preventive maintenance, analyzing production delays, and coordinating production schedules. Ideal applicants should have good interpersonal skills and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Commitment to company values.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Change management.
• Organizational development.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering team to assist in projects, planned outages and mechanical equipment opportunities.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and improving preventive maintenance or continuous improvement programs.
• Provide support for equipment failures and loss of production.
• Assist in analyzing production delay data for establishing and modifying preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide support for problem resolution.
• Assist with Project Engineering duties.
• Work with engineer(s) to prepare, coordinate, and maintain schedules for extended production outages.
• Work with maintenance craftsmen and operations to meet department goals.

Skills

Basic knowledge of engineering

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Enrolled in an accredited university in Engineering or similar discipline (2+ years)

Job description

Spring 2027 Semester Engineering Student Co‑Op opening (paid, with housing stipend) – Searching for Engineering student for our plant in Muskegon, Michigan.

Minimum assignment: 3 months. Part‑time employment (20+ hrs/week) for 6 months also qualifies.

Engineering Co‑Op Summary

Support the Engineering team to assist in projects, planned outages and mechanical equipment opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing, documenting, and improving preventive maintenance or continuous improvement programs to support equipment availability and throughput.
• Provide support for equipment failures and loss of production.
• Assist in analyzing production delay data for establishing and documenting or modifying preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Assist with Project Engineering duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with engineer(s) to prepare, coordinate and maintain schedules for extended production outages and major maintenance work.
• Work with maintenance craftsmen and operations to meet department goals.

Competencies

• Basic knowledge of engineering.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills.

Education and Experience

Enrolled and completed 2+ years accredited university in Engineering or similar discipline.

Special Skills

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.
• Change management.
• Organizational development.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment and software tools that support job responsibilities.

Cannon‑Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer. 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.