Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

My specific role within reman is to support the area by means of maintaining existing machines, identifying and commissioning new machines, sourcing non-stores stocked components, creating process documentation, designing tooling and gauging storage (shadow boards etc), issue resolution(day to day fire fighting) then reducing the possible occurrence for the future and minimising waste in the system. NPI (new product introduction) and reclaim projects are the large engineering developments.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Nice to get out the classroom and apply some knowledge in a production environment.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great bunch on guys were working with who have a range of experience across varying fields, always willing to help.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Were left to find my own feet but when asked for support it was given generously, I felt this suited me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was always more work that could be conducted.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

One of my project was purchasing $150,000 of equipment and free reign was given to investigate them.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Invaluble

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

My manager was the key driver behind any training that took place. If he hadn't gone out his way to promote the training to me I wouldn't have been invited to various training sessions. A slight lack of structure regarding final year projects and sponsorship would also have been more welcome.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Would be very appealling if not in Huddersfield as thats where I'm originally from and looking forward to a change.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Plenty of students about from both work and Huddersfield uni if involved (like myself) with activities outside of work.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lived at home, Huddersfield generally cheap, cycled to work.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Few good pubs about. Is very good for a town. Manchester/Sheffield/Leeds in close distance for Dubstep/Jazz/Funk clubs

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty of clubs/groups. I have been in 3 bands, a cycling club and raced regulally around Yorkshire.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Can't stress enough the experience gained.

Review 84/94 for Cummins

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