Assembly Intern

About the Position

The Assembly Intern will support production operations by developing standardized communication strategies for key process indicators, assisting with prototype and engineering specific production builds, and contributing to daily, weekly, and long term plant projects that may extend beyond the internship term. This role plays an active part in helping the plant meet its goals and requires a full time commitment (40 hours).

What you can look forward to as the Assembly Intern: 

• Work with Planning Specialist for data mining activities to support plant Six Sigma projects and other production operation studies.
• Work with Lean Specialist and Planning Specialist on launching new division 5-S and common production communication boards.
• Organize and setup a common folder and file system for the assembly manufacturing network share drive.
• Work with plant IT specialists and support launch of new online production database
• Work closely with process/quality engineers and planning specialist on specific tasks in production including but not limited to: standardized work instructions, updating production documents, gathering engineering samples and organizing shipments.
• Gather and distribute daily production data to key team members via standardized reports.
• Support other departments and employees when additional assistance is required to expedite high priority tasks.
• Support plant physical inventory activities including planned non-production days to perform plant-wide physical inventory process.

Your Profile as Assembly Intern:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required. 
• Strong computer skills required; candidate must be proficient in MS-Office Suite, with proficient understanding of MS Excel in Macros and formulas.
• Must be detail and quality oriented. 
• Must be self-motivated, curious, and have an ability to prioritize and accept direction from multiple sources.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Outgoing and proactive in engaging with team for projects. 
• Must be flexible to work off-shift hours when necessary, as Marysville is a 3-shift operation.
• Must be available to work overtime on days and/or weekends when necessary
    

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation 
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Physical demands and work environment:  

•    Must be able to perform repetitive tasks in a specified time while standing.
•    This position is required to do extensive walking, pushing & pulling throughout the production areas.
•    Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. (11 kg) and use fine motor skills to handle parts or tools in a repetitive production environment.