Title: Research & Development Internship - Morrow, GA

Location:

Alpharetta, GA, US, 30009

Group: Emerging Businesses Group

Division: Geogrid

Job ID: 17265

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Assist in systematically improving core competence and core technology for Tensar manufacturing and product development processes
Prototype and pilot production of new products, product changes, and enhancements in coordination with the Manufacturing and Quality Control
Document and report/suggest changes
Assist with testing, developing, and installation of sensors and monitoring systems in a lab or field test site
Work with leadership on ways to improve & sustain processes
Create/Review/Update existing process flow layouts
Work closely with other on the CMC Team work on process improvement initiatives & projects
Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety related improvement projects
Prepare and maintain clear and organized documentation of each audit performed, including results of procedures, observations and conclusions

What You'll Need

Basic knowledge of polyolefin or thermoplastic melt extrusion and processing, preferably polypropylene, polyethylene, and PET resins
Product testing and Research and Development experience preferred
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to manipulate and utilize Working Drawings
Proficient in MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and a self-starter
Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship

Your Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in materials or polymers field, with related course work and laboratory work

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta

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