Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Engineer Intern to join our team in Santa Ana. This internship provides a unique opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in maintenance engineering, project management, and safety compliance within a manufacturing environment. As an intern, you will work alongside seasoned professionals, applying academic knowledge in a practical setting while contributing to key operational and safety initiatives. Key Responsibilities: + Support Maintenance and Operations: Assist with the monitoring and control of maintenance costs and help ensure the timely resolution of unplanned repairs and issues. + Work Order Follow-up: Collaborate with team members to track and close out open work orders. + Preventative Maintenance: Assist in ensuring routine preventive maintenance procedures are executed efficiently. + Parts Management: Aid in improving the system for parts management and help obtain necessary parts for safety upgrades. + Safety and Compliance: Support regulatory compliance efforts, including safety audits, accident investigations, and ensuring adherence to EPA, OSHA, and state safety requirements. + Reporting and Documentation: Assist with maintaining mandatory safety reports, machine evaluations, and records of safety inspections. + Safety Committees and Training: Participate in the Plant Safety Committee, support training programs, and help with safety inspections and audits to ensure a safe working environment. + Process Improvement: Provide recommendations to enhance productivity, safety, and the overall efficiency of the maintenance processes. Qualifications: + Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field). + Previous manufacturing or project management experience (through internships or academic projects) is preferred. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with VBA is a plus. + Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Project Management experience is a plus, but not required. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00 About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.