Vocational Trainee: Kaizen/Continuous Improvement (Fall 2026)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Assembly
In short
This Vocational Trainee position at Volvo Group provides students in a vocational/co-op program with hands-on experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and Kaizen/continuous improvement activities. The role involves assisting with shop-floor equipment modification, implementing improvement ideas, and supporting workstation enhancements within a professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Build and modify tools, fixtures, carts, racks, workstations, and other shop-floor equipment.
- Physically implement improvement ideas generated by production employees.
- Support Kaizen and continuous improvement activities throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Assist with workstation improvements involving ergonomics, safety, organization, quality, and efficiency.
- Measure, cut, drill, assemble, fasten, and modify materials using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Create prototypes and test new ideas before final implementation.
- Work directly with operators and other team members to understand problems and develop practical solutions.
- Support 5S and workplace organization projects.
- Support Logistics improvements as needed.
- Follow all plant safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Requirements
- Current high school student enrolled in a vocational/co-op program.
- Interest in manufacturing, fabrication, mechanics, welding, machining, maintenance, or engineering technology.
- Enjoys building things and working with their hands.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn how to safely use hand and power tools.
- Dependable, motivated, and able to work well with others.
- Ability to listen to an idea and help turn it into a practical solution.
Benefits
- Housing assistance, when applicable
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Internship
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Student
Locations
Shippensburg, United States
Qualification
No Formal Education
Applicants
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