For over 130 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, flexible work options (many jobs offer a four day workweek or a “980 work schedule), and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 130 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Job Summary

Chesterton has a laser focus on our customers. The Process Engineering Co-op supports our customers by helping to drive continuous improvement efforts across our manufacturing operations. The Process Engineering Co-op will report to a Sr. Process Engineer and will be embedded in one or more manufacturing floors to assist with projects designed to reduce material costs/usage, or implement operational efficiencies.

Job Model: On-site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

· May perform time studies in the manufacturing areas; evaluates the data collected and recommends procedural and/or process changes.

· Works independently or as part of a project team to facilitate process improvements on behalf of production floors/operations.

· Researches and recommends appropriate tooling and may prepare a business case justification for the proposed tools/equipment

· May help facilitate cross functional teams involved in time/cost reduction initiatives.

· Recommend, plan and execute changes in layout of production facilities and equipment.

· Review and recommend changes to materials, manufacturing processes and tooling in order to maintain and improve the quality of the product lines and reduce cost.

· Apply engineering principles and solve technical/quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and quality of product lines.

· Understand technical issues, and create and deliver technical reports both orally and in written form

· Learn to apply Lean Continuous Improvement techniques, 5S and Six Sigma. Participates in continuous improvement teams.

· Must adhere to the safety requirements for the various mfg. areas including use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Assists Process/Quality Engineers during investigations into both internal and external quality issues.

Complexity of Duties

· Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems related to manufacturing/production, quality, engineering, design and/or cost.

· Ability to be flexible and work in manufacturing, machine shop and assembly environments on a regular basis.

· Ability to learn process improvement methodologies and execute them in a real-world work environment.

Essential Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).

· Strong writing, analytical, and computer skills to ensure effective and accurate testing, data recording and presentation of work product.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Mechanical aptitude.

· Competent abilities in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Education and/or Experience

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Must be in the process of obtaining a B.S. degree in either Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or similar field for an accredited college or university

· Previous experience within a manufacturing environment a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Occasional exposure to high levels of heat or noise while in the manufacturing area. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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