Maintenance Intern at Sherwin-Williams in Bowling Green, KY

Maintenance Intern

Location: Bowling Green, KY, United States

This position will be hosted by the Maintenance Department in a Coil Coating manufacturing facility within Sherwin-Williams’ Global Supply Chain group and will report directly to the site Maintenance Manager. The goal for this internship is to help hone basic maintenance reliability engineering skills in a Coil Coating manufacturing facility and learn the different process and tasks involved in the role of a Maintenance Mechanic. It also aims to help establish attention to details, awareness and understanding of the safety requirements relating to the role of a Maintenance Mechanic.

Additional Information:

Schedule: 1st Shift 8:00am - 4:30pm, but can create schedule based on class schedule

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.

• Maintenance of the site CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) and completion of Rx (prescriptive maintenance) projects
• Work with management and site personnel to ensure Rx (prescriptive maintenance) and CI (continuous improvement) projects are completed in a timely manner
• Posses strong AutoCAD and P&ID skills for creating and editing the site P&ID library
• Develop a learning plan and focus on tasks that will prepare them for full time employment in the engineering field
• Add, delete, and manage PMS, assets, and work orders in CMMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• Follow all site safety and PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements
• Work closely with management through audits and action items from ARCs, audits, and others to ensure all gaps are closed
• Help maintain current Rx level and provide assistance and support to achieve next level
• Work with maintenance team members to complete PMs (preventive maintenance) and get hands on experience with repairs and the process
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and work orders for the Maintenance Department
• Solve problems and collaborate effective with the Maintenance team

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university at the time of the internship
• Must have junior or senior class standing
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology or a related field
• Have previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams
• Have previous Internship, Co-op or work experience in a related field
• Have previous internship or co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division
• Have leadership experience as demonstrated by your involvement in extracurricular activities on campus or in the community

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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