About the role#
We are hiring an Engineering & Maintenance Intern to join our team in Southgate, Michigan. This is a full-time, paid internship focused on reliability engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing process improvement. You will work on-site in an industrial environment.
What you'll do#
- Learn and support maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions within the manufacturing facility.
- Assist with vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance on critical equipment.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for our assets.
- Work with maintenance technicians, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot mechanical systems.
- Participate in machine inspections, reliability assessments, lubrication studies, and mechanical evaluations.
- Support projects aimed at reducing downtime and improving equipment performance.
- Assist with documentation, standard operating procedures, engineering drawings, and reliability reports.
- Learn about CMMS systems, work order management, and asset management processes.
- Take ownership of specific reliability and engineering projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
- A strong interest in industrial manufacturing, reliability engineering, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools is preferred.
- Experience with CAD software, vibration analysis, or predictive maintenance concepts is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Southgate, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About AJM Packaging Corporation
AJM Packaging Corporation produces paper plates, bowls, cups, and bags. The company started in 1957 in Detroit. It remains a family-owned business today. Operations span eight manufacturing plants across the United States. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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