Manufacturing Assistant

**Position Title: Manufacturing Assistant - Summer Co-op**
**Department: Manufacturing**
**Division: AGI Rosenort**
**Location: Rosenort, MB**

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities. AGI Rosenort is an industry leader in grain augers designed for efficiency and durability with high capacity.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly motivated **Co-op student** who is looking for a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding s_ummer work term._ The position will be responsible for assisting in implementing Lean initiatives in our 200,000 ft2 vertically integrated facility that includes lasers, brakes, manual and robotic welding, powder coat painting, assembly, and shipping departments. This will include a mix of time studies, monitoring, analysis, communication, and production and design activities. Every day will offer something new. Plus, there is no rush hour traffic or paying for parking downtown, as our office is located in Rosenort, a quiet rural community only 20 minutes south of the city.

**Responsibilities**
- Conduct time studies and analyses on production processes.
- Identify waste in production processes and suggest ways to remove such waste.
- Improve efficiencies of production processes using Lean manufacturing methods.
- Develop spreadsheets to track, process, and analyze data and display results.
- Aide in the design of jigs, fixtures, carts, tables, and other production tooling needed.
- Perform quality checks on parts being fabricated.
- Implement processes to keep work areas clean and organized.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What We Are Looking For**
- Two years of university education in engineering.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in teams.
- Knowledge of steel manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience implementing process improvements (5S, Kanban, VSM, etc.)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in computer-assisted drafting (preferably SolidWorks).
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
- AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need._