Coop Student

Whether you’re just starting on your diesel, machining, or welding journey or already immersed in your studies, Ceres stands ready to transform ideas into reality. From concept generation and detailed design to prototyping, testing, and specialized machinery manufacturing, our student sponsorship program serves as your guiding compass toward success. Whether you’re just starting your diesel, machining or welding journey or already deep into your studies, Ceres tailored student sponsorship program is your compass for success!
 
In partnership with several programs across the Midwest, this program combines classroom work with hands-on learning in our shops and state-of-the-art labs. Students will be immersed in real-world applications in the shop and out in the field and learn how to solve problems for real Ceres customers.  During the summer and/or available COOP periods, students will work side by side with senior technicians, learning to diagnose and repair various types of equipment.
 
If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@ceresgroup.com or 402-891-7555. 

Student Sponsorship Benefits

• All tuition, books, and fees paid directly to partnering school
• Fully paid for toolbox and tools for classes and internships
• Paid internship(s) with hands-on experience in a live service environment
• Full time, immediate employment with Ceres and many career progression opportunities available
• Ceres uniforms 
• Personalized mentoring and guidance over the course of program and beyond  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Above-average mechanical aptitude (demonstrated through projects/schoolwork and verified by an aptitude assessment conducted by Ceres)
• Must plan to enroll or be actively enrolled in a program that is approved by Ceres 
• Must intend on pursuing a career with Ceres upon successful completion of program
• Proven record of good attendance and character
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a teammate and independently
• Working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Skilled in listening and verbal/written communication

 
Expectations During the Program

• Participate in all job-related training and applicable development classes to maintain/increase knowledge base on machines serviced by your division
• Exhibit and promote Ceres values
• Showcase professional conduct in the workplace, the school, and beyond Earn sufficient credit hours to graduate within 24 months of college enrollment
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative Character Evaluation score

ABOUT CERES: 

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality.  Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in: 

• Concept Generation 
• Design 
• Specifying complex systems  Manufacturing capabilities 

 
Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list.  Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.