Manufacturing Intern; Summer

Manufacturing Intern Position

Join our summer internship program, spanning from May 17th, 2027 to August 6th, 2027. Gain invaluable experience through meaningful projects alongside our innovative, solutions-driven teams. Elevate your professional growth with opportunities for professional development, senior leadership Q&A, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

Red Guard is currently seeking a Manufacturing Intern. This position will work closely with the Production Manager and Floor Supervisors providing support to the Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and will have a strong interest in manufacturing, construction, and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Performs time studies to assess the duration and efficiency of various production tasks.
• Tracks and records downtime across departments, identifying causes and frequency for root cause analysis (RC/CA).
• Reviews existing work instructions for accuracy and updates; creates new documentation as needed.
• Assists in tracking and communicating daily and weekly performance metrics.
• Reviews and edits all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other shop floor standard work documentation.
• Supports lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Possesses solid written and verbal communication skills and practices active listening.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Interest in Manufacturing, Construction, or Project Management.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· The worker is occasionally subject to repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

· The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts.

· The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes (e.g., working on the production floor).

· The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

· The worker is subject to hazards. Includes proximity to moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles such as forklifts.

· The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. This includes potential exposure to dust, fumes, or odors on the production floor.

· Must have full use of both hands and arms to perform tasks requiring coordination, strength, and fine motor skills. This includes handling tools or equipment, lifting or carrying materials, and performing repetitive or precise movements with both hands simultaneously.

We are 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 protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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