Intern Manufacturing Operations

At Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components. Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state-of-the-art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting-edge test laboratory. The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long-term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

About the role

The Operations Intern will support day-to-day execution and continuous improvement across the Hardware and Element Value Streams at HAFD Metamora, with a primary deliverable of building and deploying a Video Standard Work (VSW) system. The intern will also support KPI reporting, standard work maintenance, material flow basics, and lean sustainment. This position will be based in Metamora, OH and will report to the Plant Value Stream Manager.

Responsibilities

• Video Standard Work Design and implement a Video Standard Work system (structure, templates, naming convention, revision control, storage location, access method, and linkage to existing standard work)
• Capture, edit, and publish short VSW modules for targeted operations (highest volume, highest risk, most defects/rework, new/rotating operators)
• Build a simple VSW tracking log (operation coverage, owner, revision, training status)
• Support rollout: point-of-use access (QR codes/visual boards), operator training support, and feedback collection
• Continuous Improvement/ Lean Sustainment Support 5S audits and sustainment actions
• Update and maintain standard work documents, visual work instructions, and point-of-use labels
• Assist with time studies, observations, and waste-walk documentation

Requirements

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.