Engineering College Co Op
Dart Container is looking for motivated college individuals pursing a degree in Engineering to come join our Co-Op Opportunities in Mason, Michigan!
Dart has approximately 15,000 employees and 40 locations around the globe where we produce some of the world’s most recognizable products—including everyone’s favorite Red Solo Cup—and we’re also an award-winning leader in recycling and environmental stewardship! Dart is a great place to launch your career Here, everyone’s voice is heard and respected, from student employees to industry veterans. We provide a culture that values wellness and community!
What Engineering Degrees we are looking for: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Paper, Plastics, Chemical, Packaging, Material Science or Sustainability
What we offer to our Co-Op Students:
- Housing Allowance
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Holiday Pay
- 401k Matching
- Competitive Pay
- Travel Opportunity
Dart is a great place to work. Join us!
Day-to-Day Role:
- Participate in an education program of alternating work and study sessions, while attending an accredited college or university, and working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Receive various tasks and assignments in a structured, yet flexible work and training program within Engineering and possibly other engineering or manufacturing groups
- Perform non-complex detailed engineering drafting and design work on new or existing machinery using Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems
- Perform project work focusing on “hands on” involvement, such as in designing, ordering parts, fabricating, modifying, assembling, and testing prototype or production parts, machines, processes, and equipment
- Perform work associated with software development, testing, and documentation. Work with technicians and engineers on testing and troubleshooting hardware, network or server problems and documentation of the results
- Perform engineering calculations, write test reports, assemble technical manuals, and provide training and support to manufacturing facilities
- Travel to vendors and/or plants, to assist in evaluating parts or verifying equipment operations, and/or production facilities to help inspect, test, or install machinery
Core Skills and Qualifications:
Requires one of the following:
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status at an accredited college or university and working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Paper, Plastics, Chemical, Packaging, Material Science or Sustainability) OR
- Graduating from High School in 2022/2023
with the acceptance to attend an University and study Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Paper, Plastics, Chemical, Packaging, Material Science or Sustainability Engineering discipline
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
- Must be able to travel up to 25% or more
- Must be able to work multiple co-op rotations
- An organized, self-motivated, self-disciplined, and teamwork oriented individual with a good work ethic
- Good verbal and strong written communication skills
- Understanding and application of geometry, algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and basic engineering principals
- Ability to recognize issues and develop possible solutions to non-routine problems