Intern/Co-Op

For over three decades, Lyons Salt has provided superior deicing and agricultural salts from our mine in Lyons, KS. Our thriving business stems from commitment to our customers and a respect for every product request to help them better serve their clients. As a member of the team at Lyons Salt, you are contributing to personalized, responsive service day or night. Lyons Salt is proud to operate under one umbrella with other iconic salt companies including Morton Salt, Windsor Salt, and more.

Lyons Salt is looking for an Engineering Co-Op or Intern to help in the operation of our underground mine and surface production facility. This is a good opportunity for a future engineer to apply the gained knowledge from engineering classes to industrial problems, and gain industrial experience.

- Collect and report daily data from operations

- Participate in regular operations meetings to gain experience in day-to-day management needs

- Assist plant operations in executing specific daily operation projects

- Practical operations experience, including: operating equipment, performing labor tasks, and performing maintenance

- Conduct time-studies or other efficiency related research and make recommendations for improvement

- Analyzing operational data and processes for improvement opportunities

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Demonstrated previous work experience, preferred to be in a production or maintenance related industry

- Must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering program relevant to Morton operations

- Ability to work independently in managing the tasks assigned to him/her

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications. Computer drafting skills a plus.

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