Intern Jobs in Milton, ON

Position Summary

The Machine Maintenance Coordinator Intern will support the Maintenance and Engineering teams in identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, optimize machinery performance, and enhance manufacturing processes. This role involves analyzing production data, assisting with preventative maintenance initiatives, supporting process improvements, and developing technical documentation. The Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement Lean manufacturing principles, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with BRC's Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of current maintenance or production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency of production machinery.
• Gather and analyze data related to production rates, cycle times, material flow, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of improved facility layouts to optimize material flow and space utilization.
• Assist in evaluating workplace design and processes for ergonomic considerations and adherence to safety standards.
• Learn and apply maintenance software or other modeling techniques to analyze and predict system performance.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of process documentation, work instructions, and performance reports.
• Participate in problem-solving activities to identify root causes of inefficiencies and propose potential solutions.
• Work collaboratively with teams from production, quality, maintenance, and other departments.
• Learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping) to identify and eliminate waste.
• Develop proficiency in relevant software applications, such as CAD, simulation software, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software).

Requirements

Requirements

To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research).
• Strong academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred).
• Experience in case goods furniture manufacturing is an asset.
• Co-op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Exposure to maintenance or engineering support work.
• Experience with shop-floor process improvement.
• Experience with time-study and KPI analysis.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must have knowledge of 3D modeling in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, process mapping, and continuous improvement tools is an asset.
• Experience working with production, quality, and maintenance teams, and giving basic process and performance presentations, is an asset.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Eligible to work in Canada.