E-Coat Co-Op

Metalsa • Hopkinsville, KY

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About The Position

This role will provide exposure to paint systems, corrosion protection
processes, chemical controls, and coating performance, while helping optimize
equipment efficiency and process stability. You’ll also build practical skills
in problem-solving, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD, and data analysis.

Mission: Gain hands-on experience in process engineering by supporting E-coat
operations while contributing to productivity, quality, and continuous
improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must be in junior year or earlier with at least one year remaining before graduation. Students must be able to commit to a long-term internship (minimum 12 months)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with improving current manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety while supporting customer needs.
• Document process improvements, communicate updates, and support training initiatives.
• Analyze best practices, participate in problem-solving activities, and help develop optimized manufacturing processes to achieve plant goals.
• Contribute to process control systems, project documentation, standard work instructions, and equipment/tooling initiatives.
• Partner with the process engineering team on productivity improvement projects and special assignments.
• Support engineering change processes including quoting, implementation, launch, and shop-floor support.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on customer corrective actions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet department needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern