Maintenance Summer Intern at CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN

Summary: CoorsTek, Inc. is a leader in technical ceramics committed to safety, quality, and customer focus. They are seeking a Maintenance Summer Intern to assist with projects, gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, and contribute to the development and improvement of equipment and operations. Responsibilities: - Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions - Learn how to locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and/or electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams - Learn to remove/replace defective parts by disassembling machinery, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools - Present recommendations to management for equipment TPM improvements based on data & creativity - Charter a project, develop a plan & implement an upgrade or new system with assistance from a Sr. Maintenance Personnel - Assist Maintenance team with brainstorming & testing ideas to reduce maintenance costs on re-occurring failure modes Required Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in an associate's degree Mechatronics or Electro-mechanical program - Year Preference: Prior to graduating year - Interest and/or coursework in equipment troubleshooting (including PLC) & system creation - Problem-solving: Interns should be able to analyze complex problems, identify potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to address issues that arise in the course of their work - Teamwork: Interns should be able to collaborate effectively with other team members, providing and receiving feedback, and contributing to team goals and objectives - Data analysis: Interns should be able to analyze and interpret data related to their field of study, with assistance from Sr. Personnel, using methods and software to draw conclusions and make recommendations - Root cause analysis and problem-solving - Technical writing and documentation Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency or experience in Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful Required Skills: Mechatronics, Electro-mechanical systems, Equipment troubleshooting, PLC, Data analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Root cause analysis