Packaging Engineering CO-OP

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers.
Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.
In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.
We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities.
Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live.
How will you power what’s possible? Location: North Campus Shift: 8-5 M-F Pay Rate: $20.
00 – $38.
00 Rotations available: Summer 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025 Job Description Co-Op are cycled, full time opportunities for engineering students who are currently enrolled in a four-year engineering college/university.
The Packaging Science Co-op will work closely with full time engineering/packaging staff to become familiar with the wire manufacturing support process, as well as the tools, techniques, and thought process used in the respective discipline.
There will also be every effort made to expose the Co-op student to as many types of manufacturing directly related to the packaging or wire industry as time will allow.
Assignments may center on projects devoted to: improvements in operations efficiency, scrap reduction, cost reduction, and problem solving.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities Will work with Packaging Engineer to develop production and design standards.
Work with Packaging staff Engineer to support and resolve customer concerns and process problems related to packaging.
Will work with Packaging Engineer to develop and optimize package testing protocols Grow the ability to recognize opportunities to lower cost and improve performance and learn the steps to implement these cost saving opportunities.
Work to support managements packaging initiatives.
Will develop strong knowledge and expertise in packaging methods, concepts, and ideology.
Exposure with outside vendors when considering solutions to problems.
Capable of designing within estimated budgets Must coordinate with plant personnel, vendors and contractors to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Keep well-informed of current trends and technology, and utilize this information effectively Develop and grow understand of how an excellent manufacturing company is run, particularly in regard to safety.
Eligibility Requirements Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science Ability to work 40 hours Co-Op rotation per week At least a 2.
5 GPA Must have reliable transportation to and from work Ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions Ability to work and complete projects independently, as well as within a team environment Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Medical Insurance Package if Working 30 Hours per Week Flexible Work Schedule – up to 30 hours per Week Employee Assistance Program Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities & More Southwire 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.