Production Operations Student Co-Op

Spring 2027 Semester Engineering Student Co‑Op opening (paid, with housing stipend) – Searching for Engineering student for our plant in Muskegon, Michigan.

Minimum assignment: 3 months. Part‑time employment (20+ hrs/week) for 6 months also qualifies.

Support the Engineering team to assist in projects, planned outages and mechanical equipment opportunities.

• Assist in developing, documenting, and improving preventive maintenance or continuous improvement programs to support equipment availability and throughput.
• Provide support for equipment failures and loss of production.
• Assist in analyzing production delay data for establishing and documenting or modifying preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Assist with Project Engineering duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work with engineer(s) to prepare, coordinate and maintain schedules for extended production outages and major maintenance work.
• Work with maintenance craftsmen and operations to meet department goals.

• Basic knowledge of engineering.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills.

Enrolled and completed 2+ years accredited university in Engineering or similar discipline.

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.
• Change management.
• Organizational development.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment and software tools that support job responsibilities.

Cannon‑Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.