Process Engineering Co-op - 12-15 month - May/August 2027 - August 2028)

Colortech; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colortech is seeking a Project Intern/Student Co-Op to support the safe and timely completion of projects and tasks assigned by the department manager. The role emphasizes testing plan development and evaluation of new methods in a structured setting.

Responsibilities include developing testing procedures, enforcing health and safety policies, and applying creativity to solve problems. This entry-level position requires active pursuit of a related Bachelor's degree and no or minimal prior

Qualifications

• Formal training and knowledge required, equivalent to High School Education.
• Must be actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Requires no prior experience, or less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops testing plans & procedures.
• Evaluates new test methods.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures including wearing PPE when required and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Exhibits creativity to address work issues and improvise improvements.

Skills

Creativity

Dependability

Seeking Feedback

Versatility

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Active pursuit of Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 5712 COMMERCE BLVD. - MORRISTOWN, TN 37814Position Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Intern/Student Co-Op is responsible for the safe and timely completion of projects and tasks, as assigned by appropriate reporting department manager.

JOB FUNCTIONS and COMPETENCIES

Listed below are the essential job competencies/roles and responsibilities for this position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Procedure Development

• Develops testing plans & procedures
• Evaluate new test methods

Health & Safety

Follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures including wearing appropriate PPE when required and promptly reporting unsafe behaviors or work conditions. Participates in all scheduled safety training.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Creativity Applies creativity and originality in the work setting, when appropriate. Suggests or applies new ways of addressing ongoing work issues and challenges. Sees possibilities that others have not yet seen, or combines ideas and approaches suggested by others in a unique manner that results in breakthroughs and improvements. Understands when to be creative and when to stick with what exists now.
• Dependability Makes and fulfills commitments. Has established a pattern of working independently, meeting reasonable deadlines, and accepting responsibility for his or her actions. Willingly makes promises and fully intends to keep them. Arrives at work on time and ready to contribute. Shows up for meetings well-prepared.
• Seeking Feedback Tends to seek out feedback for the purpose of improving work performance and listens to such feedback with an open mind. Leaves those who provide feedback satisfied that they have been heard and that their suggestions will be put to use.
• Versatility Is able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles in the organization. Can move in a relatively seamless manner from one task or focus to another and can fill in for other team members when

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Formal training and knowledge required, equivalent to High School Education. Applies general clerical/trade knowledge and skills. Understands basic methods, records, specifications and/or equipment within own work unit

Must be actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Requires no prior experience, or less than one year of experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Routinely communicates both verbally and/or in written format with internal personnel. Communication may also include level of non-routine issues including business discussions or meetings with internal personnel.

COMPLEXITY & DECISION MAKING

Routine work for which general instructions are provided. Some analysis required in decision making. All activities are governed by policies and procedures, but some freedom exists for selecting action. All difficult or unusual situations are referred to supervisor for resolution.

POSITION'S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION

Work is monitored frequently throughout action. Errors are usually detected immediately. Results produce a minor consequence for the organization,