Manufacturing Co-Op - High School Students

phoenixcontact

Middletown, Pennsylvania · Middletown · United States

Posted Aug 4, 2026

Contract
Manufacturing

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Job description

SYNOPSIS:

The Manufacturing Co-Op role is designed for high school juniors and seniors seeking entry-level experience in production. As a Co-Op, you will perform various tasks associated with assembly, ensuring the quality of your work. This position offers the flexibility to work in teams, small batch production, or flow lines. This opportunity aims to provide valuable hands-on experience in production, with the potential for future apprenticeship opportunities.

Projected start date: Fall 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be required to operate various hand tools and other equipment.
Has the ability to read and understand production documentation and drawings.
Understands basic electronics concepts and can follow wiring schematics.
Performs final assembly, electrical testing, and packaging of various assemblies
Performs screening and separation of various parts
Responsible for recording assembly time data and completion of all associated routing, quality inspections, and other related forms
Performs miscellaneous assigned tasks
Assist in other Production areas as needed
Focus on increasing productivity in all activities
Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a junior or senior in high school.
Must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the role.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to read and comprehend English written production documents.
Basic computer skills.
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude toward all aspects of work
Apply effort and energy to lifelong learning and strive to continually grow
Knowledge of and desire to work in a production environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must be willing to be cross trained in several assembly functions to meet constantly changing production requirements
Must be willing to be moved into various work centers in order to meet production requirements or where skills best serve department and company goals
Must be able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours
Must be able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
Attendance in accordance with company policies.
Able to use pallet jack
Able use portable staircase and climb to12 foot heights.
Able to carry 20 pound / 3cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
Regular and on-time attendance.

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