Fiber Engineering Intern

Ready to put your engineering skills to work Join our Molded Fiber teams and get real-world hands-on experience in molded fiber manufacturing.

From designing and testing prototypes to operating fiber machines and troubleshooting equipment youll be building problem-solving and innovating every day. Youll also gain exposure to multiple teams travel to vendors or plants and make an impact on sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Who We Are

Were your top choice for foam cups classic red SOLO cups and convenient take-out containers. We give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. Join us and lets raise a cup to good times!

Why Dart Container:

• One on One Mentor
• Hands on Experience with Live Projects
• Lunch and Learns
• Opportunity to Travel

What You Will Do:

• In this internship expect to spend time with our Fiber Development R&D Paper Coatings and/or Paper Operations teams. Youll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with molded fiber manufacturing at our production site in Mason Michigan and/or Lancaster Pennsylvania
• Receive various tasks and assignments in a structured yet flexible work and training program within Engineering and possibly other engineering or manufacturing groups
• Perform project work focusing on hands on involvement such as in designing ordering parts fabricating modifying assembling and testing prototype or production parts machines processes and equipment
• Learn and use physical test equipment for pulp and handsheets (CSF fiber analyzer handsheet maker tensile tester etc.). Use data obtained for analysis recommendations and project decision making.
• Assist technicians with assembly and disassembly of process equipment and components in order to diagnose issues
• Become proficient with operating molded fiber machines to facilitate troubleshooting analysis evaluation implementation and documentation of engineering solutions
• Perform engineering calculations write test reports assemble technical manuals and provide training and
• support to manufacturing facilities
• Travel to vendors and/or plants to assist in evaluating parts or verifying equipment operations and/or production facilities to help inspect test or install machinery

What You Will Bring:

• Freshman Sophomore Junior or Senior student status working towards a Bachelors degree with an emphasis in an engineering related field of study
• Experience using Microsoft Office including the ability to create basic reports documents presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Strong verbal communication skills in order to clearly explain options and solutions to end-users
• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines reports letters and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to identify issues compare data and investigate discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Able to give full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks projects and priorities
• Ability to collaborate with team members

Overview:Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned family-focused company of 13000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason MI Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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