What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Op, Engineering position at Altec, Inc.?
Why Join Altec? Altec is currently recruiting an Engineering Co-Op for a one semester commitment, from June-December 2025.
Positions are located at the Altec Midwest Facility in St.
Joseph, MO.
Altec provides housing as well as a competitive hourly wage. Building on 90 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world.
Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence. Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork Qualifications :
- Pursuing an ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required A degree in one of the following majors preferred : o Mechanical Engineering o Industrial Engineering o Agricultural Engineering o Material Science or Composites Engineering o Aerospace Engineering
- Completion of Dynamics & Statics Classes preferred.
- Prior interaction with Altec team at a recruitment event highly preferred. Potential Responsibilities : Co-ops will be placed into the design or manufacturing groups and treated like full-time associates.
They will have projects assigned by the mangers and work side by side full-time associates.
Lead and participate in Lean / Continuous Improvement events. Manufacturing Co-ops will be focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles.
Altec utilizes the RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement or KAIZEN) process to implement change.
The co-ops will be members and leaders of these teams throughout the 8 months at Altec.
In addition to RCI's, major projects will be assigned such as :
Projects may include :
and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity
