About the position
The Predictive Maintenance co-op will leverage mechanical / electromechanical skillset to support innovation activities in the Central Maintenance department. This is a co-op position which requires you to commit to three rotations (e.g. 1st rotation: summer, 2nd rotation: fall, 3rd rotation: spring). The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions: Project Plan for rollout of vibration sensors across body shop. Investigate additional sensors / data collection methods that could be used to move to a condition-based maintenance strategy. Design and test concepts for utilizing additive manufacturing to build key replacement components (weld gun shanks, weld gun arms). Support ongoing initiatives in expanding the Additive Manufacturing applications across the body shop. Support Predictive Maintenance projects and initiatives. Opportunities to learn about additive manufacturing in depth through design and testing of designs in real-life applications. Opportunity to contribute to the roll-out of a predictive maintenance system at an early stage. Exposure to industrial automation and the maintenance of the equipment involved therein. Opportunity to present in the weekly team meeting as well as updates on projects in other management rounds as milestones in projects are reached.
Responsibilities
- Project Plan for rollout of vibration sensors across body shop.
- Investigate additional sensors / data collection methods for condition-based maintenance strategy.
- Design and test concepts for utilizing additive manufacturing for key replacement components.
- Support ongoing initiatives in expanding Additive Manufacturing applications.
- Support Predictive Maintenance projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
- Must be enrolled student during all three rotations.
- Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
- Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
- Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
- Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
- Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
Benefits
- Opportunity to learn about additive manufacturing in depth.
- Exposure to industrial automation and maintenance of equipment.
- Opportunity to present in weekly team meetings.
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