Manufacturing/Process Internship
(Internship-Summer 2024) | Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Description:
Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity with a leading company in the iron casting industry? Look no further than Waupaca Foundry, Inc. As the premier supplier of iron castings in North America, Waupaca Foundry is renowned for its commitment to innovation and exceptional product quality. With a workforce of approximately 4,400 employees, we take immense pride in our history of excellence and our dedication to continuous improvement.
As an intern at Waupaca Foundry, you will have the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes sustainability and strives to deliver a reliable experience to millions of individuals who rely on our castings every day. We are actively seeking individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in a culture of ongoing innovation.
Joining our internship program means becoming a valuable member of a team that values excellence and offers rewarding career opportunities. At Waupaca Foundry, we take pride in being the employer of choice for driven and skilled individuals who are eager to make a significant impact in the industry by producing top-quality castings.
Qualification:
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with metal machining processes.
- Capability to develop training instructions for process implementation.
- Ability to develop and implement process controls.
- Knowledge of plant and equipment layout.
- Competence in evaluating equipment capacity and utilization.
- Understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 6-S, Lean principles, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, process improvements, and tooling and fixture design.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the design of new production processes and equipment.
- Effectively Applying your engineering knowledge to implement new processes.
- Evaluate and troubleshoot existing processes to identify areas for cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Provide project management support by assisting in the resolution of issues with cross-functional project teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Location:
The internship will be conducted in Tell, Indiana, United States.
