Plant Engineering & Maintenance Intern
DAP

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DAP is looking for Plant Engineering & Maintenance Intern for Summer 2024.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows all plant safety policies and procedures
• Actively participates in continuous improvement projects (OEE, OBE, ZBY)
• Assists with capital projects in all phases (concept, funding request, procurement, installation, and start-up)
• Supports the plant's maintenance program
• Maintains schedules and issues progress reports

Goals/Milestones/Timelines
• Assist with capital projects - Activities and timing TBD, depending upon project schedules
• Assist Maintenance dept with improvement projects - (including but not limited to) Create Parts ordering system, organize
• Continuous improvement projects
o Participates in active projects. Tasks TBD depending on the project.
o Perform time studies on packaging lines to determine bottlenecks

O Areas for improvement include ergonomic studies, machine efficiency studies, and process procedures.

Requirements

Major: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Completed freshman year at a minimum.
• Required knowledge of Microsoft Project, MS Office. AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Statistical Analysis experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact successfully with others in demanding environment.
• Willingness to work with multiple engineering and engineering-related disciplines.
• Must have solid time management skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and most importantly, a strong desire to learn.

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/

DAP - On the job since 1865.

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