Intern

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies.

A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world. Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.

Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, TekniPlex employs 7,000 people throughout its operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland and the United States.

Summary

The Ridgefield Production team is seeking a summer intern who is prepared to assist with the development of the training matrix regarding procedures for all equipment, partner with technical operations and production engineering for validation of new equipment, create innovative ways to reduce scrap rates and downtime improvement, provide analytical thinking and support data-driven projects. During your 8 to 12 weeks in this role, you will actively participate in many facets of the production and quality driven initiatives at the Ridgefield division.

Responsibilities And Learning Opportunities

70% of time, on average 4-5 hours per day if hands-on, day to day tasks/challenges.Internship ProjectsTrain and work with shift production and quality employeesDaily Responsibilities20% of time, on average 90 minutes per day of social learning.Weekly 1:1 with manager to discuss learning and update on assignmentInformational Interviews with other departmentsAttendance at staff and/or company meetings10% of time, an average 45 minutes per day of formalized learningResearchTrainingRead/Study

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

Current pursuit of a full-time undergraduate degree Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related fieldDemonstrated initiative, uncompromised integrity, and a results-oriented mindsetExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAcute attention to detail with strong quantitative and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordStrong motivation and work ethic and the ability to work independently, ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlinesSecond year students or above with prior internship experience preferredHours of work between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Work Environment

Duties will be primarily based in normal office environment. Most of the job will be performed in a normal office environment with little or no exposure to adverse working conditions. An infrequent amount of time may be required on the production floor interfacing with key stakeholders to identify/resolve issues and/or develop solutions. Travel may include tours, observations and/or troubleshooting in the company’s and/or customer’s production environments.

The job duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Where possible, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions where it does not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and/or the employee.

TekniPlex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TekniPlex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.