Kennedy Valve-Production Process Intern

SUMMARY

Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional self-motivated individual to fill the role of Production Intern. This position reports directly to the Finishing Manager and works closely with Manufacturing Engineering Production Leadership and Value Stream teams across CNC machining and assembly operations.

The primary focus of this role is supporting production run time accuracy through hands-on cycle time studies process observation and manufacturing data collection. The intern will perform detailed process reviews across machining and assembly operations to help validate standards identify variation and support continuous improvement initiatives tied to labor routing accuracy capacity planning and operational efficiency.

This role requires strong attention to detail professionalism on the production floor and the ability to communicate effectively with operators supervisors planners and engineering personnel. Success in this position is measured by the quality accuracy and consistency of production data collected and the interns ability to support data-driven manufacturing improvements.

JOB DUTIES
Promote a people-first environment where the expectation is to keep each other safe.
Perform cycle time studies across CNC machining and assembly operations using established time study methods and data collection standards.
Observe and document manufacturing processes operator sequences machine utilization setup activities downtime and workflow interruptions.
Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering to collect and validate production run time data used to support labor standards routings costing and capacity planning.
Support process reviews and operational assessments to identify inefficiencies variation bottlenecks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Collect organize and maintain production data using Excel and other company systems.
Assist in validating standard work instructions and ensuring process documentation reflects actual production conditions.

 

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduates planning to attend college or students currently enrolled in a degree program related to Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Operations Management Business Administration or other applicable technical programs.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs especially Excel.
Interest in manufacturing operations production systems process improvement and industrial engineering concepts preferred.

REQUIRED TRAITS

Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately collect organize and analyze production data.
Strong observational and analytical skills with the ability to recognize process variation and inefficiencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Professional presence and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor interacting with operators and supervisors.
Technical curiosity and willingness to learn manufacturing processes machining operations and assembly workflows.
Consistent reliable and organized approach to assigned tasks and projects.

Verbal and written communication skills attention to detail professionalism and the ability to adapt within a dynamic manufacturing environment are critical to success in this role. Kennedy Valve places significant value on positive engaged team members who are customer focused approachable collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.

Are you a self-starter with the technical curiosity to learn manufacturing processes and operational systems
Do you enjoy working with data observing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
Does your flexibility professionalism and dedication support a positive can-do attitude in a team-oriented environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for long periods of time walking throughout the facility ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Work Environment

• Exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.
• Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.

Additional Information :

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time