Mechanical Engineering Student – Maintenance

Location: Norquay, SK
Term: 4-Month Placement 
Department: Maintenance / Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join our team for a 4-month work placement. This role offers a hands-on learning experience working directly with our Maintenance team, providing exposure to real-world manufacturing, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful student will gain a valuable blend of engineering theory and practical application, contributing to maintenance optimization, system improvements, and cross-functional projects that support both Operations and Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Maintenance team and plant leadership, the student will support initiatives including but not limited to:

• Assisting with preventive maintenance (PM) tracking and streamlining maintenance documentation
• Supporting upgrades and improvements to computer-based maintenance tracking systems (CMMS)
• Working hands-on with the Maintenance team on equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and inspections
• Assisting with maintenance documentation, work instructions, and process mapping
• Supporting Quality initiatives, such as helping identify and eliminate equipment-related issues from an operator perspective
• Assisting the Maintenance Lead with various maintenance and reliability initiatives
• Participating in continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, uptime, and safety
• Gaining exposure to plant operations, equipment reliability, and manufacturing best practices

What You'll Learn

• Practical application of mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment
• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving in an operational setting
• Cross-functional collaboration between Maintenance, Operations, and Quality
• Documentation, systems thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program
• Eligible for a 4-month co-op or internship placement
• Strong interest in maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial operations
• Comfortable working in a hands-on plant environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CMMS or technical documentation is an asset

Why Join Us?

• Gain real-world manufacturing experience in a plant environment
• Work alongside experienced Maintenance professionals
• Apply classroom learning to practical engineering challenges
• Develop technical, operational, and professional skills highly valued in industry