Title: Research & Development Internship - Morrow, GA

Location:

Morrow, GA, US, 30260

Group: Emerging Businesses Group

Division: Geogrid

Job ID: 21542

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:

Hands-on experience in real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices
Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals committed to helping interns grow and succeed
Exposure to multiple departments, giving interns a broad understanding of our business and operations
Opportunities to innovate, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds
Pathways to full-time employment, with many interns transitioning into long-term careers at CMC

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. If you’re looking for your summer internship opportunity, come be a part of CMC’s Tensar Division! Tensar is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of ground stabilization and soil reinforcement solutions.

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
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

Must be at least 18 years old
Basic knowledge of polyolefin or thermoplastic melt extrusion and processing, preferably polypropylene, polyethylene, and PET resins
Product testing and Research and Development experience preferred
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 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.