our internship program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. The maintenance intern will support the maintenance department in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives, working alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals.

main responsibilities

- support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- assist in troubleshooting equipment, machinery, and facility-related issues.
- participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- support tpm (total productive maintenance) initiatives and maintenance best practices.
- maintain and update maintenance records, equipment history, and kpi reports.
- assist in the development and improvement of maintenance procedures and standard work.
- support spare parts inventory control and organization.
- participate in safety inspections and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
- collaborate with production, engineering,



and quality teams to improve equipment performance.
- lead or support a continuous improvement project focused on maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability.
- present project progress and results to department leadership.

minimum qualifications

- currently enrolled in industrial engineering , mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- intermediate to advanced english proficiency.
- proficiency in microsoft office applications (excel, word, powerpoint).
- basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- continuous learning mindset

preferred skills

- knowledge of tpm, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- familiarity with maintenance management systems (cmms).
- ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals

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