Operations Intern

Operations Intern 

Job Pitch:

Calling all business students! Are you ready to put your education to practical use? Do you have an interest in being part of a company that provides vital parts to the US Navy? What we do at Micro Precision, Inc. is only done by a handful of companies within the United States. Please note, this is an on-site opportunity, and all Interns must be US Citizens.

About Micro Precision: 

Micro Precision is a precision manufacturing machine shop supporting national defense and homeland security customers for over 40 years. The theme of our mission, vision, and values is dedicated to protecting America, offering the highest quality with unrelenting deduction to our customers, and with zero fail accuracy. Through our tenure we have built strong foundational relationships with vendors and suppliers. 

Job Summary:

Assist in the overall manufacturing process including production planning, procurement, job traveler generation, lean manufacturing activities. 

Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of freshman and sophomore years in a higher education institution. 

Skills: 

• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
• Basic understanding of manufacturing constraints/bottle necks
• Basic project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support Program Manager in production planning and job travelers’ generation 
• Assist in documenting progress of manufacturing projects and report at meetings regularly
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the plant to improve overall process effectiveness
• Help improve shop visual management
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Physical and Mental Efforts:

 General: Position requires periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; see objects closely; and hear normal sounds with some background noises. Position requires ability to concentrate with some interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. 

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Industrial shop setting. Dust, dirt, metal debris from manufacturing will be encountered. Moderate levels of noise will be encountered. 

Micro Precision, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.