About the role#
As a Maintenance Intern, you will work alongside an experienced maintenance team to support the upkeep of company facilities and equipment. This role provides hands-on experience in industrial maintenance while helping you develop technical and analytical skills in a professional setting.
What you'll do#
- Update the GuideTI software to track maintenance tasks within the plant.
- Manage work orders by opening, closing, and creating entries while maintaining clear documentation.
- Monitor daily maintenance purchases and track the inventory of critical spare parts.
- Organize parts and prepare necessary components for project execution.
- Build tracking and management tools using Power BI.
- Attend maintenance shift start meetings to identify and understand daily operational issues.
- Assist with the daily coordination and weekly planning of maintenance work.
- Support industrial engineers with project design to gain insight into the tasks performed by mechanics and electricians.
What you'll need#
- Current student in Mechanical Engineering, with preference given to first-year students.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, autonomous, and a strong team player with good communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in implementing improvement initiatives.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness.
- Knowledge of MS Project and Power BI is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Varennes, Quebec, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, provided work clothing, clean and safe work environment, on-site cafeteria, electric vehicle charging stations, proximity to public transit, and access to a social club.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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