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GAF Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2025) in Gainesville, Texas
Job Description:
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Co-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return for additional terms while you continue your education. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.
This position’s primary responsibility will be to facilitate continuous improvement across the company, with a focus on the manufacturing environment. You will work primarily out of one of GAF’s manufacturing facilities.
There will be several core areas of development for the co-op.
The co-op will become competent in understanding lean manufacturing and terminology.
The co-op will be able to train manufacturing personnel on lean 101
The co-op will learn how to perform data analysis, using SQL, Google Sheets, tableau, and looker data studio
The co-op may develop applications in low code environments to facilitate continuous improvement.
The co-op will learn how to facilitate discussions and lead large kaizen events
At GAF, We Require:
Spring term candidates must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 6-months (January - June 2025). Summer term candidates must be able to work full-time for 3 months (June - Aug 2025). We also offer combined Spring/Summer terms (January - Aug 2025).
Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering are preferred.
All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, with at least a sophomore standing.
Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment. In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
Candidates should also have computer skills in Google as well as basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.
Each rotation typically culminates with a formal report-out presentation to a group of GAF leaders from multiple functional areas.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.