1st Co-op Rotation
Bryce
Experience Information
Employer: Gill Industries
Job Title: Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
At Gill, I was rotated through a different department every 1-2 weeks. Troy was my main supervisor/mentor, but as I rotated through different departments, my supervisor became the head of said department. Gill is a medium sized company. They have multiple locations: Michigan, Kentucky, and Mexico.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Pressroom: -Worked production on press -Helped change out dies -Cleaned up presses Die Shop: -Worked production on press -Learned about press simulating software -Assisted in setting up parts for CNC -Assisted in setting up parts for EDM -Machined some punches -Assisted in assembling die Maintenance: -Observed maintenance work on multiple machines -Observed how weld adjustments are done -Performed preventative maintenance -Did maintenance on a pin press Materials: -Cycled Inventory -Scrapped Obsolete inventory Quality: -Assisted with PPAP's -Worked on pin hole diameter study -Worked on torque testing study -Worked on CAD tutorial in free time -Designed gauge fixtures using Creo 4.0 -Worked on visual aids Manufacturing Engineering: -Worked on rework data analyzing tool -Began rework data study -Assisted with weld adjustments and fixture inspections -Designed sensor bracket -Assisted with headrest start up line Estimating: - Continued rework data study - Worked on time study for assembling tasks - Shadowed people to learn more about the estimating world Continuous Improvement: N/A Assembly: N/A
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
From my first rotation I gained knowledge of how multiple departments work: -Press-Room -Die Shop -Maintenance -Materials -Quality -Estimating -Continuous Improvement -Manufacturing Engineering -Assembly I gained skills in: - Plex - Inventory Cycling - Excel - Creo 4.0
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part was learning/experiencing the many different departments in a company. I believe this it was a rare opportunity to see in detail the work each department does in a company.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
First Rotation: This experience has helped me see more of what kind of engineering is out there. Before this, I didn't have an solid idea of what Manufacturing Engineering was and now it is some I believe I will research heavily and may even pursue. I still have two more rotations to allow me to see more of the engineering world.