Quality Engineering Co-Op (Jan 2027 - Dec 2027)

Colortech Inc; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Colortech Inc. is offering a Project Intern/Student Co-op role focused on safe, timely completion of assigned projects and tasks. The position emphasizes development of testing plans, evaluation of new methods, and strict adherence to health and safety policies.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing a related Bachelor's degree and demonstrate creativity, dependability, feedback-seeking, and versatility in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops testing plans & procedures.
• Evaluates new test methods.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures including PPE when required and promptly reporting unsafe conditions.
• Participates in all scheduled safety training.

Skills

Creativity

Dependability

Seeking Feedback

Versatility

Education

High School Education

Job description

Project Intern-Student Co-opPOSITION SUMMARYThe 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 COMPETENCIESListed below are the essential job competencies/roles and responsibilities for this position.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESProcedure DevelopmentDevelops testing plans & proceduresEvaluate new test methodsHealth & SafetyFollows 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 COMPETENCIESCreativityApplies 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.DependabilityMakes 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 FeedbackTends 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.VersatilityIs 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 they are absent or are experiencing work overload.COMMUNICATION SKILLSRoutinely 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESFormal 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 unitMust be actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in related field