Spring 2027 Production Operations Student Co-Op

Spring 2027 Semester Production Student Co-Op opening (paid, with housing stipend)- Searching for Production/Operations student for our plant in Muskegon, Michigan

*A minimum of a 3-month assignment. Part-time employment (20+hrs/week) for 6-months also qualifies.

Engineering Co-Op Summary

Support production team with meeting expected production schedules and material quality while controlling plant costs. Must be able to relate to all personnel both hourly and salaried to promote a cooperative interactive relationship with all team members. 

Essential Functions

Supporting the Production team with training initiatives (safety, quality, and operation) for hourly production employees 

Promote proper housekeeping and ensure all work areas are clean, maintained, and safe at all times.

Make necessary production system transactions.

Responsible for tracking and supporting cost reduction efforts.

Assist in analyzing production data for establishing and documenting tasks

Provides support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.

Assist with Production Operation department duties.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Work with Production team to prepare, coordinate and maintain schedules for Production schedules. 

Work with operations to meet department goals.

Qualifications

Competencies

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education and Experience

Enrolled and completed 2+ years accredited university in a related field of study (e.g. Business, Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Management) 

Special Skills

The ability to organize and support multiple priorities.

Problem analysis and resolution.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to company values.

Change management.

Computer proficiency in Windows environment and software tools that support job responsibilities.

Additional Notes

Cannon-Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.