Business Profile:
PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven spanets.
PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the spanets we serve.
Location Profile:
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the worlds leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health and Safety Co-op to join our team. This role is ideal for current students in their 2nd year or above seeking hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing within a dynamic and collaborative aerospace organization.
Working with the EH&S Team and all facility personnel the ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a safe manner, adhering to all company safety policies, be a champion for safety, assist the EH&S Department in developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining EH&S programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
This internship is on-site and can be part-time (20+hours/ week) or full-time, with the schedule determined based on availability and course load.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works in a safe manner, adheres to safety policies and procedures, and ensures those working in the same area are working safely.
- Serve on various EH&S related committees (Site safety committee, 6S committee, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team).
- Gather and maintain records of all required environmental reporting.
- Coordinate and maintain documentation of safety and environmental training for new hires and employees.
- Assist with plant safety inspections, document non-conformances, and advise proper corrective action.
- Participate in process reviews (such as process hazard analyses, etc.).
- Update the site’s chemical inventory and safety data sheet library.
- Work with the EH&S Manager to develop machine specific lock out tag out procedures.
- Administrator to the EH&S Management software, Gensuite.
- Assist with management of incoming safety concern reports including assignment to the proper department and tracking reports to closure.
- Assist with monthly sustainability data entry reporting.
- Assist with injury/illness and non-injury incident investigations to determine causal factors.
- Assist in conducting New Hire safety Orientation.
- Partner with leads and manufacturing personnel to review and update job hazard analysis documents.
- Creates presentations to report on current projects to Leadership team.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; other productivity tools.
- Able to read and interpret Cal OSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Required Experience:
- Prior experience as an EH&S intern desired but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
- Demands of a manufacturing environment
Level of Education:
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or B.A. Degree preferably in Environmental and Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or related technical field.