Very inclusive environment, focused on teaching & learning.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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Operator
May - August 2018 • Otsego, MI
What I liked
I liked being able to work independently.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to work weekends.
Advice
I don’t have any advice to give.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
April 2018 • Otsego, MI
What I liked
The relaxed environment and learning how the plant functions through day to day operations
What I wish was different
Learn more about how to work and diagnose machines
Advice
Go in open minded and don’t be afraid to fail
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Quality Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Washington, MO
What I liked
Lots of interaction everyday with the operators on the floor, as well as engineers in the office. Great experience and an even better environment to work in!
What I wish was different
Advice
If you do take this Co-op it is ran great, but know that you are an intern. Lots of people at Parker Hannifin Sporlan have been working here for decades. Be respectful and realize that the operators most likely know more about the parts they have worked on for 20+ years than you do.
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Engineering Co-op
January 2017 - August 2018 • Ravenna, OH
What I liked
Anyways busy with work or projects.
What I wish was different
Involvement in areas other than the mechanical lab.
Advice
Always question what you observe and do.
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sales intern
May - August 2018 • Ravenna, OH
What I liked
Parker has a very friendly staff and great internship program that allows you to get the most out of the experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
January - August 2018 • Golden Valley, MN
What I liked
Experience with machines and prototyping procedures.
What I wish was different
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Product Engineering Intern
May 2017 • Golden Valley, MN
What I liked
It was a friendly work environment in that it was easy to talk to management, engineers, sales, etc. As an intern, I could always find something to work on and I found I learned most when engaging with other engineers. At Parker, you can gain experience in a number of areas (CAD, lab, customer interface, pricing, etc.). Overall, I had a fantastic time at Parker.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more important tasks earlier in my internship.
Advice
I know I've already said, but going around and asking questions-in person- was the best way to learn.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The people there are friendly and always willing to help. Parker works on a wide variety of projects, from seals to medical devices, which gave me good exposure to different fields and the different difficulties you encounter in these fields.
What I wish was different
I spent most of my time at a computer, it would have been nice to more hands on experience.
Advice
Meet the people around you, they are experienced and you can learn a lot from them.
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machine operator
May - August 2018 • Manitowoc, WI
What I liked
The people and the friendly atmosphere
What I wish was different
I wish they routated positions, so we weren’t at the same machine all day.
Advice
You learn hands on what happens on the floor of a manufacturing place.
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QA co-op
May 2018 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Learning Quality from an engineering perspective and its impact on industry.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I loved everything about it.
Advice
Take your time to learn the procedures of a new job, and how your education can be employed to impact it. For example, I am mechanical, and dealt with gauging of company product -- my mechanical background help me design and employ procedures to measure theoretical points within a product.
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Quality Intern
July 2018 • Richmond, CA
What I liked
Fun, engaging projects, flexible with school schedule, good work culture and lots of opportunity to learn
What I wish was different
More guidance on projects would have been helpful, though the hands-off approach was a nice change of pace
Advice
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Process Engineer Intern
January 2018 • Mason, MI
What I liked
I work at a manufacturing plant, so I have a desk and will do work on the computer, but there are physical things that need doing in the plant so I can get up and walk around and talk to operators as well.
What I wish was different
I would like to work in more areas of the plant.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and not just ask your boss. Everyone is there because they know something about something. Speak up if you aren’t sure how to complete a task.
