Fall 2024 Engineering Co-Op Aiken and Columbia, SC - Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Job Title

Fall 2024 Engineering Co-Op Aiken and Columbia, SC

Position Overview

We’re looking for someone who is diverse and ambitious; looking to push boundaries, test limits, take risks and solve problems. We’re a company leading the future of manufacturing and our multi-brand strategy supports a culture of innovation, even after 50 years of success. In this role, participants gain diverse work experience and are exposed to multiple areas of the company, including manufacturing, distribution, extrusion, technical development, information services, and corporate administration. We provide our co-ops with opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge to real working environments, while also giving support through networking opportunities and access to a nationally-recognized training program.  

 

What you’ll be doing:

In our co-op program, students complete a series of rotational assignments, alternating between semesters working at Shaw and taking classes with their university. As students advance in the program, responsibilities increase, and projects may be requested that match their skills and interests.

 

• Industrial Engineering/Operations Management: Working on a variety of projects, students offer new perspectives and ideas to improve both productivity and quality. Improvement recommendations often involve costs, logistics, and capital layouts.
   

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering: Students work alongside other mechanical and electrical engineers, participating in or leading projects related to equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, and predictive maintenance.

• Chemical Engineering: Ensuring the highest quality products, students have the opportunity to work with dye lines, laminating ranges, extrusion processes, chemical blending, and quality testing.
   

• Textile/Fibers Engineering or Yarn: Working in all levels of plant operations, students are involved in promoting safety, process control, and ensuring quality production requirements are established and met.

 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GPA 2.5

• Must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework

• Must be a full-time student and registered with your university’s co-op or career services office

• Obtaining a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Operations, Chemical, Textile, or Fibers Engineering or in Information Systems
   

About Shaw Industries:

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information about our company brands, operations, and community involvement, or to join our industry-leading team, visitwww.shawinc.com.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.