RETURNING Engineering Co-op\\/Intern Spring 2027

Colonial Group; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend up to $1000

Relocation support

Job summary

Colonial Group in Massillon, Ohio offers an Engineering Intern/Co-Op program assigned to a Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Reliability focus area based on your major and interests. You must have completed at least one semester and be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities vary by area and include coordinating trials on paper machines, conducting routine pulp tests, monitoring sensing equipment, and assisting in startup and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related major and have completed the freshman year.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate trials on the paper machines, pulp mill, secondary fiber, or other parts of the mill.
• Conduct routine pulp and paper tests for evaluation of trials or troubleshooting on the machines.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment to determine accuracy and reliability; implement the repair.
• Conduct routine pulp quality tests on a weekly basis (efficiencies, consistencies, and critical solids verifications).
• Monitor consistency loops on stock chests; interface with the E/l Department to improve loops that are not functioning correctly.
• Order and maintain routine laboratory supplies and chemical solutions.
• Assist in the start-up of paper machines from monthly shutdowns.
• Conduct critical paper machine maintenance inspections.
• Update lab MSDS's for materials and chemicals used in the lab.
• Project management tasks
• Maintenance and reliability tasks
• Other duties as needs and interest arise.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chemical Engineering

Paper Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Related major

Job description

Engineering Intern or Co-Op students will be assigned to a Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Reliability focus area depending on their major and interest.

Must have completed at least one semester at PCA.

Responsibilities vary by area, but may include:

• Coordinate and evaluate trials on the paper machines, pulp mill, secondary fiber, or other parts of the mill.
• Conduct routine pulp and paper tests that are required for evaluation of trials or for trouble shooting on the machines.
• Monitor key process sensing equipment to determine accuracy and reliability. If a problem is detected implement the repair.
• Conduct routine pulp quality tests on a weekly basis. These tests include efficiencies, consistencies, and critical solids verifications, along with any others tha6t are deemed necessary.
• Conduct periodic monitoring of key consistency loops on stock chests. Also, interface with the E/l Department in order to improve loops that are not functioning correctly.
• Order and maintain routine laboratory supplies and chemical solutions.
• Assist in the start-up of paper machines from monthly shutdowns.
• Conduct critical paper machine maintenance inspections.
• Update lab MSDS's for materials and chemicals used in the lab.
• Project management tasks
• Maintenance and reliability tasks
• Other duties as needs and interest arise.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related major and have completed the freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.

Abilities/Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.

Employer Expectations:

• The intern/co-op student must take ownership of their work and work area.
• The ability to work with other mill personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.
• A positive work attitude is essential.

Housing/Relocation Information for Intern/Co-Op Term:

• A housing stipend may be offered up to $1000 grossed-up per month if necessary
• PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the internship/co-op as well as the return home at the end of their work experience.

Pay is dependent on the student's year in school.