Lean Manufacturing Student - Daktronics

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

Learn more About Daktronics!

Where is this opportunity located?   

Position is at the Brookings, SD Daktronics campus. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.  

What will work look like for me?    

At Daktronics, our student program provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while earning a degree. You will experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful, but you will hit the ground running!   We will do our best to prepare you for full-time employment, so we can confidently encourage you to apply for our positions after graduation.    

The Lean Manufacturing Organization within Daktronics provides leadership and project management skills to successfully implement Lean concepts across the Manufacturing Division, which consists of 7 domestic and 2 international factories, as well as support departments.   

As a Daktronics Manufacturing Lean Student, you will get an opportunity to shadow an experienced Daktronics Lean practitioner and apply classroom knowledge in the following areas:  

• Design, prototype, and develop workstations to optimize work processes and to enhance safety of the operation.  
• Develop Lean Management System concepts and tools to be used by Lean Leaders throughout the company.  
• Collect and analyze data to support Lean initiatives.  
• Assist with the development of plant layout schemes to improve material handling and process flow.  
• Assist with problem solving to identify and eliminate waste within our manufacturing and business processes.  
• A significant amount of time using the experiences above to create and deliver training as it relates to Lean concepts.  
• Work with various functions throughout Manufacturing to assure Lean techniques are being deployed consistently.  
• Work with various teams to complete identified actions that support continuous improvement activities.  
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet internal and external customer expectations.  

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.   

What is the pay and perks? 

The typical hiring pay for this position is $20.00/hour to $22.00/hour. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. 

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above are eligible for a $500 bonus (Academic Excellence Reward) each semester completed while employed.

This position will be eligible for company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability, and accommodations.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics due to factors affecting the business.

Academic requirements:   

• Candidate must be enrolled as a student and registered in at least 12 credits.  
• Preferred candidate would be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.   
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and tools is a plus. 
• Preferred applicant would be in their sophomore or junior year of school.   
• Only strong academic performers will be considered. Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.  
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered.  

Other Requirements:  

• Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.  
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office knowledge is essential.  
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills required.  
• Good analytical and organizational skills required. 
• Ability to collaborate as a team member, with little supervision, and communicate effectively across the organization.  
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.  
• Physical Requirements include the ability to:  
  • Lift and carry up to 45 pounds.  
  • Distinguish and identify wire colors.  
  • Ability to work with odors (solder/coating).  
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.  
• Ability to meet all workplace safety requirements.  
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.  
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.  

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.