Job Description

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics in 2024?  If so, Zeon Chemicals’ Emerging Student Talent Program (ESTP) is the place for you!  Our co-op program provides students with hands on experience, workforce training and education, networking opportunities, and countless other benefits; all while working for our industry leading company.  We strive to develop the next workforce generation into motivated, capable, and responsible individuals who are equipped to make a difference.

First rotation schedules to begin in January of 2026.  This is a paid position and housing assistance may be provided for qualifying applicants based on ZEON’s relocation policy.

Purpose:

This position is a developmental role, providing college level students an opportunity to practically employ and supplement their course work in a plant environment. Typically, the co-op arrangement is established in the Sophomore year of college and rotates semesters thereafter for three co-op experiences of greater responsibility.

Job Functions/Accountabilities (Essential & Marginal):

• Generate Maintenance weekly schedule and track results.
• Assist to audit Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities and implement improvements. 
• Assist to implement the transformation of an excel database to SAP database for reliability, this include Lubrication, Vibration and Ultrasounds.
• Perform audits to storeroom and help with spare parts, obsolescence of materials and to review the BOM for KY plant.
• Identify opportunities and implement solution for schedule breakers.
• Audit the current systems for Work Orders (interaction between operators, interaction between foreman, open/closure of WO) and implement improvements.
• Assist with review of downtimes, MTBF and other key metrics report.
• Perform a cost avoidance report coming from predictive maintenance activities.
• Assist in RCA investigation and implementation of technical solutions.
• Assist in RCM2 analysis and PM optimization projects.
• Assist with Mechanical Integrity and PSM activities.
• Review Maintenance good practices and audit its completion in KY plant.
• Assist and participate in 5S activities. 

Qualifications:

Education:

Enrolled in a four (4) year or more college degree program in with an Engineering major.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with diverse team environment including interactions with technical staff, administrative staff, engineers, and contract personnel.