Materials Science Summer Intern Jobs in Rochester, NY

ProAmpac Rochester

Salary Range: $19.00-26.00+/hour based upon level and experience

On-site, Monday - Thursday 3:15pm - 1:45am, on call every 4th weekend.

FLSA Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Overview:

ProAmpac is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team!

About the company:

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We continue to grow and would love for you to join our team!

At ProAmpac, our culture is key to our long-term success. We strive to be authentic as we live out the heritage of our small business culture. We value the connections we’ve created, and our employees feel empowered in their shared efforts to innovate successfully. ProAmpac was founded on the idea that a focus on material science will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, supported by our five core values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact – that foster a culture of speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.

Our company is made stronger by challenging ourselves and each other, while we move what matters forward. With a focus on performance and a passion for our work, we are not bound by organizational hierarchy. We are committed to serving our customers and the communities in which we work and live.

By joining us, you become an integral part of an entrepreneurial company in a fast-paced, exciting environment that provides varied opportunities for professional and personal growth.

ProAmpac Perks:

ProAmpac is building a wellness culture through its PRO360 initiative: An interactive, fully integrated wellbeing program designed to engage, encourage, and reward all team members on their personal pathway to better health, wealth, growth, and community involvement. Our goal is to ensure 100% of team members achieve a basic level of wellness. Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with exceptional company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Free life and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 3-5 years trade experience with electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Flexible packaging manufacturing experience a plus.
• Working knowledge in operation and maintenance of facility management services.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

Duties/Tasks:

Electro-Mechanical/Pneumatic Repairs and Troubleshooting:

• Repair electrical problems and perform installations on non-energized circuits.
• Diagnose and fix electro-mechanical and pneumatic devices.
• Disassemble and reassemble devices as needed.

Facilities Maintenance:

• Maintain facilities, including snow plowing, yard maintenance, and light electrical and plumbing work.
• Conduct daily inspections
• Assist with managing the Tool Room.

Production & Engineering Support:

• Set up and operate all Level I and Level II production equipment.
• Assist operators in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Collaborate with the Production Department based on scheduled demands.
• Build fixtures and machine attachments.
• Assist engineering with installation, testing and validation of new products and production equipment.

Teamwork and Communication:

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient operations.
• Train & support lower-level maintenance techs and support production departments.

Safety and Compliance:

• Operate scissor lifts, UTV/snowplows, snowblowers, and forklifts with valid licenses.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

All other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes and vision protection required on the production floor at all times.

This role operates in a professional environment that requires some exposure to a manufacturing environment. Employee is exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area during extremely hot summer months.