Continuous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

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Waukesha, WI, USA
In-Office
Internship
Aerospace • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Support continuous improvement across manufacturing processes through 5S, MDI, SQCD daily management, Six Sigma data analysis, Kaizen, and 8D problem-solving. The hands-on role focuses on improving shop safety and productivity, collecting and analyzing production data, and sustaining improvements in production facilities.
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Description

This position will help drive 5S and MDI (daily management) activity across all of our manufacturing processes. The CI intern will also support continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 8D) through data collection, statistical analysis and other problem-solving activities. This is intended to be a hands-on position where a majority of their time will be spent in our production facilities.

Projects to include:

- Improving shop safety and productivity through 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities

- Implementing SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) daily management tracking and sustainment

- Rapid problem solving using the 8D and Kaizen toolsets

- Collecting and analyzing data using Six Sigma methodology

Requirements

Individuals working on Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Materials/Metallurgical degrees with a minimum junior status preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesDrug Free Workplace

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Materials/Metallurgical Engineering
  • Minimum junior academic standing
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The Company
593 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

MetalTek International is a custom manufacturer of precision metal components for the world's most demanding industrial applications. Specializing in high-temperature, severe wear, and harsh corrosive environments, the company provides centrifugal, sand, and investment casting, machining, and heat treatment services. They partner with leading industries, including aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and renewable energy, to create critical components that power, protect, and connect the world.

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