Process Improvement Team Engineering Intern - Year Round

About the role

Provide technical support for the Thermoforming department through appropriately scoped projects relative to one’s educational/technical skills. Develop a better understanding of the applicable elements of engineering in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Thermoforming Process Improvement Team within the scope of assigned projects.
• Maintain regular project updates to applicable project leaders.
• Comply with all company Environmental Health and Safety and Department of Health requirements.
• Provide an “end of term” presentation that summarizes the work completed and lessons learned during the internship.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Must be currently enrolled in an ABET or ATME accredited Engineering Program and in good standing.
• Practical good past work experience.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks) modeling software.
• Ability to accept responsibility for work performed.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must be self-motivated and self-disciplined, abiding by all Amcor codes of ethics, safety policies and rules.
• Experience in STEM activities is preferred (e.g., First robotics, technical training, Baja SAE, mechanical “hobbies”).
• Good communication skills.

Physical Expectations

• Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.
• Stereo optical vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10–12-point font at a distance of 12-18 inches.
• Ability to see and identify colors (complete an “Ishihara” color vision test).
• Ability to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
• Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection).
• Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds at a minimum of 10 times per hour and lift 50–75 lbs. at or above shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull loads of approximately 45 lbs. at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.
• Ability to work in extremes of heat/cold.
• Ability to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.
• Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.