Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/
ABOUT THE JOB
Operations / Engineering Interns are considered to be an integral part of the Operations Team and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging, educationally stimulating, and beneficial for our operations. Under guidance of the Engineering and Operations Leadership Team, the program participant may be assigned to a team and/or work independently on specific projects, engineering drawings and documentation, calculations, tools, and/or engineering support of operations and continuous improvement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible duties will include the following:
Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods while assisting team in identifying process improvements
Assist in process equipment upgrades by managing scope, schedule, and budget for capital projects
Create and update drawings using specific programs such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio
Help specify process equipment and provide documentation for project files
Help update and maintain engineering tools such as cost estimating worksheets, or dilution calculators
Help update and maintain the maintenance management system with equipment datasheets and engineered drawing files
Provide engineering support assistance for Operations, HSE, and Quality initiatives
Create flow charts and spreadsheets in support of projects and operations
Perform operational studies and engineering analysis to support project justification (Time Study, Capacity, Cost, etc.)
Assist in Management of Change documentation for PSM/RMP covered process upgrades
Assist in Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma training and Continuous improvement implementation
Provide solutions to problems that adversely affect operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Work with cross-functional teams consisting of staff from Operations, Quality, Technical, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Completed two years in engineering, manufacturing, or chemistry related degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
Working knowledge of computer application software (MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.)
Training will be provided if needed
Must be flexible and able to meet deadlines
Must be organized and able to adapt with priority changes
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization and external customers, suppliers and vendors
Physical work environment is typically indoors at a consistent temperature and occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to travel between Hawkins plants within the Twin Cities
Ref. 2025-190
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)