Forging Engineer Intern (Co-Op)Country United States of America
State / County California
City Paramount
Division Wyman Gordon
Company Press Forge
Function Engineering
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Intern
Opportunity ID 23819
Job Description Position Summary: We are seeking to fill this position immediately and are looking for a candidate who can work throughout the academic school year. This is not intended to be a short-term or temporary internship. Interns may remain in the position as long as they are actively enrolled in school, continue to meet performance expectations, and maintain the availability required for the role. Candidates should be available to work 16-20 per week; however, schedules are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate class schedules, exams, and other academic commitments.
The Forging Engineer Intern will support manufacturing engineering and forging operations through hands-on involvement in process improvement initiatives, project tracking, production reporting, and engineering analysis. This position provides students with practical exposure to aerospace forging operations, manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement methodologies. The intern will work closely with engineering, production, and operations personnel to evaluate forging processes, analyze production data, and support projects focused on improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Manufacturing Operations Support - Learn and gain exposure to aerospace forging processes and production flow.
- Assist with production tracking activities and manufacturing documentation.
- Attend production meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Support engineering and operational projects as assigned.
Data Analysis & Reporting- Assist with entering and maintaining data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Run and analyze daily production reports to support scheduling and operational decision-making.
- Track project performance and evaluate the success of improvement initiatives.
- Utilize Excel and other reporting tools to organize, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data.
Continuous Improvement Projects- Participate in projects focused on improving productivity and reducing variable costs.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
- Support implementation and follow-up activities associated with continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist with documenting project results and business impacts.
Education & Experience: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Must have completed at least the second year of an accredited engineering program.
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes.
- Previous manufacturing, engineering, project, or internship experience is a plus but not required.
- Flexible work schedule available to accommodate academic schedules and school breaks.
Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.00 to $23.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
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