Southwire Material Variance Internship (Spring 23)

Company: Southwire
Location: South Bend
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what's possible? Long DescriptionMaterials account for approximately 80% of costs. The ideal candidate will help identify areas of improvement.Description of Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze data to prioritize investigation of weight varianceDissect samples to determine causes of weight varianceUse lab techniques to investigate weight varianceConductor resistanceGram weightLaser mic diameter measurementsOptical measurements of wall thickness Key RequisitesMust be enrolled in collegeMinimum 2.5 GPAPursuing a degree in Engineering or Science disciplineStrong Interpersonal communication and organizational skillsMust be a strong team player with a firm personal commitment toward continuous improvements.Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to use big dataSelf-starter with a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement -Blending a scientific and hands on approach to help drive towards process excellence.1-2 years Proven experience in a Manufacturing environment -Preferably a continuous manufacturing environmentAbility and desire to learn technological innovations and applications.Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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