About the role#
This is an 8-month co-op position based in Richmond, British Columbia. You will join the engineering team to support production efficiency and safety initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role that offers hands-on experience with process improvement and operational data.
What you'll do#
- Support continuous improvement projects by mapping processes, identifying bottlenecks, and testing solutions.
- Perform time studies and collect operational data to create charts and summaries.
- Create and maintain tracking tools in Excel for KPIs, project lists, and action items.
- Conduct 5S audits and help document standard work procedures.
- Assist with health and safety tasks, including workplace inspections, hazard identification, and incident follow-up.
- Prepare safety training materials, toolbox talks, and procedure updates.
- Track corrective actions to ensure they are completed.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on daily tasks and problem-solving.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering program, ideally in your 2nd or 3rd year.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including data collection and analysis.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process mapping principles.
- Ability to communicate clearly with both office and production floor staff.
- Reliable and organized approach to work.
- Willingness to work in a production environment and wear required PPE.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: 8 months.
About ProMach
ProMach manufactures packaging and processing machinery for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and household goods industries. The company provides equipment for filling, labeling, and robotics along with systems integration services. It operates globally with headquarters in Covington, Kentucky. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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