Operations Co-Op/Intern (Fall/Winter 2026) at Precision… · Los…

Summary: Precision Castparts is a high-performance manufacturing organization seeking an Operations Co-Op/Intern for Fall/Winter 2026. This role offers hands-on experience in daily operations and leadership within the 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 methodology, Process auditing, Quality auditing, Performance metrics analysis, Root cause analysis, Corrective and preventive actions (RCCA), Production scheduling, Work order management, Documentation control, AS9100 aerospace quality standards, Continuous improvement, Manufacturing equipment operation, Manufacturing processes

Internship Start Date: Start in 2026