Co-Op/Intern - Rapid Prototype at Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in neenah, Wisconsin

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Co-Op/Intern - Rapid Prototype

Job Description

Rapid Prototype Co-op/Intern

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
 

This role complements formal Prototype and Design education by providing developmental opportunities in an advanced, industrial manufacturing environment.  You will manufacture and assemble products that meet or exceed customer quality expectations at the lowest total delivered cost.  Working under the direction of experienced tradespeople, the co-op is expected to demonstrate growth in their knowledge and skill of the Rapid Prototype trade.  As part of the overall experience, co-ops may be exposed to and work in other areas of our business including but not limited to engineering design, fabrication, assembly, additive manufacturing, warehouse/logistics, planning and other administrative processes.

Principal Accountabilities

Safety:  Work safely and demonstrate safety as a value.  Identify any potential safety hazard noted within the work environment that poses a risk to the employee and/or coworkers.  Take immediate corrective action on reported safety hazards as required.

Follow all safety rules and embrace the Kimberly-Clark’s Safety Obligations.

Comply with safety and regulatory training.

Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, eliminating clutter.

Quality:  Adhere to all quality policies, objectives, procedures, work instructions and standards.  Strive to meet or exceed the needs of all customers.  Ability to use precision measuring devices to verify parts and equipment are to specifications.

Customer Service:  Provide confidential high-quality products and services at competitive prices.  Treat customers, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.  Establish and maintain good customer relationships while driving solutions to meet business needs.  Develop and maintain a strong spirit of partnership with both internal and external customers.

Technical Knowledge:  Develop knowledge and skills in Rapid Prototype, metal fabrication, and assembly operations.  Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.

Skills:  While it is important that co-ops gain skills and experience in their field of choice, additional skills and knowledge need to be developed in all areas listed below for their functions:

• Manage self in accordance with accepted organizational behaviors (Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working)


• Assimilate, understand, and communicate technical information


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to work on a tight timeline


• Effectively use engineering work systems (e.g. computers, CAD)


• Hands on experience


• Integration of components


• Material and fabrication techniques


• Equipment maintenance


• Converting systems – pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical


• Kimberly-Clark design standards

Problem Solving:  Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.  Suggest and assist implementing changes in operational practices and procedures to improve department effectiveness.

Teamwork:  Perform routine tasks with limited supervision and perform moderately complex tasks with direction from experienced coworker.  Works as a member of a team to support various projects.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by YOU.

About You

As a person, you’re a learner, a natural leader – someone who is always reliable, taking initiative to solve problems, and teaming up with others to make things better for all. As a manufacturing professional, you have strong mechanical aptitude and deliver high value to your team by operating equipment at expected performance levels, and acting as a team player to exceed safety, productivity and quality goals. You also…

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States


• Do you have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate?


• Are currently enrolled in a Prototype and Design program at a post-secondary institution or a shop program at a secondary school.


• Have strong mathematical and computer skills, high mechanical aptitude, and strong problem-solving capabilities.


• Previous Rapid Prototype experience is a plus, but not required.


• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening


• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT)


• Maintain a 10-40 hour per week schedule, Monday – Friday with flexible hours to accommodate your school schedule.  Overtime may be available on occasion to meet business demands.
   

Competitive Compensation with a starting wage of $16.90 per hour.
 

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” -  or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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