About the role#
Oberg Industries offers a Co-Op program for high school juniors and seniors, as well as college students with a relevant declared major. This position provides hands-on experience in manufacturing through a rotation across multiple departments. You will work on-site in a temperature-controlled environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow employees to learn manufacturing practices, procedures, and functions.
- Rotate through different departments on a monthly or tri-monthly basis for diverse training.
- Assist with documentation relevant to your experience.
- Keep your work area clean and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Basic math skills.
- Effective communication skills, whether written or verbal.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, earplugs, a respirator, and safety shoes.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
- Ability to stand, sit, or bend for 4 to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Location & details#
- Locations: Freeport, PA and Sarver, PA.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Oberg Industries
Oberg Industries is a contract manufacturer that produces precision machined and stamped metal components, tooling, and assemblies. The company serves clients across the globe from its five manufacturing facilities in the United States. It was founded in 1948 and currently employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm focuses on areas such as precision grinding, heat treating, and automation solutions.
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