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.