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The Smelter Potroom Intern will support operational excellence and improvement initiatives across the potroom. This hands‑on internship provides exposure to real industrial processes within a heavy manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with supervisors, operations teams, and continuous improvement personnel to enhance standard work practices, reduce scrap, optimize equipment performance, and improve visual management systems.
Job Responsibility:
Provide supervisor support, including assisting with daily operational tasks, basic reporting, and workflow coordination
Support development, documentation, and reinforcement of standard work practices
Assist with 5S improvements in garage and line areas, including organization, labeling, and workplace visual controls
Contribute to Level 1 Daily Management System (DMS) activities through data collection, board updates, and improvement tracking
Support Polka/MeVisio integration, including updating digital visual management tools and helping transition from manual systems
Participate in scrap reduction initiatives, collecting data and supporting root-cause analysis
Assist with crusher optimization efforts, including field observations, data gathering, and basic problem‑solving activities
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and CI teams to implement improvements and support assigned project work
Follow all environmental policies and compliance requirements within the smelting operation
Support projects linked to waste reduction, improved material flow, and more efficient resource usage
Demonstrate environmentally responsible behavior in all field and shop activities
Adhere to all smelter safety policies, procedures, and required PPE
Participate in hazard identification and safe‑work assessments related to potroom and garage activities
Practice safe behaviors during fieldwork, equipment observations, and improvement project participation
Requirements:
Enrollment in a program related to: Engineering
Manufacturing
Business
Quality
Lean Manufacturing
Interest in gaining hands‑on experience in real industrial operations
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Attention to detail in documentation, workplace organization, and data reporting
Initiative, curiosity, and willingness to engage in hands‑on operational tasks
Nice to have:
Exposure to Lean tools (5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction) through coursework or experience
Familiarity with basic data collection, problem‑solving methods, or operational workflows