Role description: The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) internship program is a unique initiative to equip our future engineers and plant leaders within the company with the experiences and skills to make them successful within Ardagh Metal Packaging. It is designed to provide solid metal experience for hands-on individuals who are seeking a career in manufacturing. The objective of the internship program is to translate PLTW theoretical knowledge into broad manufacturing experience and provide a sound understanding of the metal composition and production process including technical, quality, and safety skills. Job Responsibilities: The program will consist of project assignments that will lay a strong foundation for future careers in manufacturing, helping members become an expert in the metal manufacturing operations.

Assist with floor management with crew supervisors and management team

Review performance, spoilage, efficency, areas of opportunity and putting focus efforts on identified areas

Continous improvement

Become assimilated into the Ardagh Metal Packaging organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program

Be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Metal Packaging

Be exposed to and work on special projects (50%~ of the workload) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences

Present an end-of-internship summary to the Ardagh Metal Packaging executive leadership team

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Ability to complete a 3-month internship from May-August 2025

Cumulative GPA of a 2.6

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of PLTW coursework

Ambition to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry

Work Environment:

Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, steel toe boots, and other PPE

Must be willing to travel to corporate office (Chicago, IL) for final week

Compliance with FDA regulations established by OSHA and the company

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey! Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited. Nearest Major Market: Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk0NTU1LjEwNTA4QGFyZGFnaGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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