Manufacturing Co-Op - High School Students

Projected start date: Fall 2026

About the role

This Manufacturing Co-Op role is designed for high school juniors and seniors seeking entry-level experience in production. As a Co-Op, you will perform various tasks associated with assembly, ensuring the quality of your work. This position offers the flexibility to work in teams, small batch production, or flow lines. The opportunity aims to provide valuable hands-on experience in production, with the potential for future apprenticeship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Operate various hand tools and other equipment
• Read and understand production documentation and drawings
• Understand basic electronics concepts and follow wiring schematics
• Perform final assembly, electrical testing, and packaging of various assemblies
• Perform screening and separation of various parts
• Record assembly time data and complete all associated routing, quality inspections, and other related forms
• Perform miscellaneous assigned tasks
• Assist in other Production areas as needed
• Focus on increasing productivity in all activities
• Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications, and company procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a junior or senior in high school
• Must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the role
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read and comprehend English written production documents
• Basic computer skills
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude toward all aspects of work
• Apply effort and energy to lifelong learning and strive to continually grow
• Knowledge of and desire to work in a production environment

Essential Job Functions

• Willing to be cross-trained in several assembly functions to meet constantly changing production requirements
• Willing to be moved into various work centers to meet production requirements or where skills best serve department and company goals
• Able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours
• Able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Attendance in accordance with company policies
• Able to use pallet jack
• Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights
• Able to carry 20-pound / 3-cubic-feet boxes up and down portable staircase
• Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load
• Regular and on-time attendance