About the role#
Metalsa is seeking an EHS Safety Co-Op to join the Hopkinsville, Kentucky team. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing safety, focusing on process improvements and supporting the EHS team to maintain a safe, productive work environment within machining and assembly operations.
What you'll do#
- Validate current safety processes to ensure productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, including documenting and conducting training on improvements.
- Analyze best practices and develop safety processes to meet plant objectives through problem-solving.
- Assist the safety team with various operational safety improvements and special projects.
- Support the team in training new hires or skilled trades.
- Proactively identify and report unsafe acts or conditions and work to improve overall plant working conditions.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by the needs of the department.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in safety, engineering, or a related field, with at least two years of undergraduate studies completed.
- Preferred majors include Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Previous experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership competencies, including problem-solving, planning, and business acumen.
Location & details#
- Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
