Operations Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Summary: Precision Castparts is a high-performance manufacturing organization, and they are seeking an Operations Co-op/Intern for Fall 2026. This role offers students hands-on experience in daily operations and leadership within a manufacturing environment, focusing on driving improvements and solving operational problems. Responsibilities: - Support daily production activities on the shop floor, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards - Execute and sustain 6S initiatives (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) across all production areas - Conduct process, quality, and performance audits, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions - Monitor and analyze key performance metrics such as scrap, first-pass yield, throughput, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) - Partner with engineering and operations to implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cost reduction, and process capability - Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA) for quality and production issues - Ensure compliance with work instructions, routers, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100 practices) - Maintain a clean and organized work environment while identifying and mitigating safety risks - Assist with production scheduling support, work order management, and documentation control - Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, supervisors, quality, and engineering teams - Participate in kaizen events, process trials, and new product/process introductions - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Strong desire to pursue a career in Operations and manufacturing leadership, with interest in leading people and managing in a production environment - Demonstrated initiative and ownership; willingness to step in, ask questions, and take responsibility for improving outcomes - Interest in continuous improvement, problem solving, and making practical, hands‑on process improvements - Ability to work effectively with frontline teams, including operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners - Ability to analyze processes and performance data, apply root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost - Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen, including comfort working directly with manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials, and the ability to understand how and why production systems operate - Currently pursuing a BS Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Management. Must have completed at least the freshman year Required Skills: 6S, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Production Scheduling, Work Order Management, Process Auditing, Performance Metrics Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Equipment Operation Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall