Engineering Co-op
Department: Engineering
My experience
Overview
Supported production and re-manufacturing of heavy truck brake shoes, air disc brakes, differentials, and brake drums. This includes: Designing and helping to machine a fixture to mount to a drill press to allow conversion of brake shoes. Creating paint masks for air disc brakes and printing them with a Lulzbot TAZ 5 in a TPU medium. Creating a standardized time study process with Excel and Access.
Don't take this job if you need to relocate far away from home to fill the position. Everyone you'll be working with will be 30 years older and you will have no friends.
Pros
Self directed environment, laid back management, hands-on learning in a machine shop alongside experienced technicians
Cons
Filthy work environment, abrasive and distrusting line workers
Would recommend it to people who...
relish independence and the ability to find inefficiencies in production and fix them
Impact of work
Time spent working
Interview advice
How did you find the job / apply?
Interview Rounds
Interview type
Interview questions
Entirely related to past experience and interests. No difficult or trick questions.
Advice on how to prepare
Technical: CAD is a must, process flow experience is a bonus, machine shop experience is a bonus Personal: Thick skin, being able to work with outwardly hostile employees
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