Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our 500+ team! Discover more at
Job Summary Join our team as a Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Intern and make a significant impact on our organization by implementing the 5S methodology across various manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing efficiency and productivity in our manufacturing departments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in other lean manufacturing tasks and data analysis projects, contributing to our continuous improvement efforts.
Internship Duration and Schedule: 5/20/2024-8/9/2024, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Responsibilities Implement 5S: Work closely with manufacturing teams to implement the 5S methodology, ensuring that workplace organization and standardization are maintained. Lean Manufacturing: Assist in various lean manufacturing initiatives, supporting process optimization, waste reduction, and workflow efficiency. Data Analysis: Participate in data analysis projects aimed at identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven recommendations. Hands-On Role: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to physically organize workspaces, create visual management systems, and sustain the 5S principles. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple manufacturing departments, fostering an understanding of diverse processes and challenges. Project Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations upon completing each 5S implementation or other continuous improvement projects. Share findings and recommendations with key stakeholders. Safety: Must work with the EHS department to ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met; OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA and Amphenol sustainability practices. Quality Assurance: Must work with the Quality department to ensure all quality standards are met for AS9100 certification. Requirements Education: Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Physical: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift to 25lbs occasionally. Knowledge: Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills: Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Attention to Detail -Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities: Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit
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