Internship American Roofing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Ennis, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Pay Rate: $28.37 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours per week; overtime possible/as needed
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to jumpstart your career in Research & Development? As an Asphalt R&D Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our innovation pipeline by executing essential testing protocols and ensuring our laboratory operations run with precision and reliability.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Handles routine tasks under close supervision on a day-to-day basis.
• Uses instruments and test equipment to make quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Works in production environments to support R&D activities as needed.
• Works under the direction of a Scientist/Engineer to establish laboratory and technical protocols.
• Ensures work is completed accurately, reliably, and on time.

Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Performs routine specific activities in accordance with established laboratory practices and procedures.
• Conducts standardized routine tests and analyses, including accurate product quality, mechanical, and environmental tests.
• Prepares samples, usually by cutting, trimming, and utilizing other standard methods.
• Assists in the operation of lab pilot equipment to carry out simple and repetitive work.
• Performs data entry of work and results that can be used by others to determine progress.
• Book time on equipment, maintains equipment logs, and handles calibrations as needed.
• Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment following established JSA and SOP protocols.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area on a daily basis.
• Follows all safety rules, reads and understands SOP and JSA documents, and notifies the supervisor of any potential hazards.

Communication & Time Management

• Communicates regularly with the supervisor regarding work status and potential delays.
• Receives and responds to assignments both verbally and via email.
• Organizes and reports data in a clear, concise manner using lab notebooks and spreadsheets for supervisor analysis.
• Manages time effectively to optimize productivity and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of the care, use, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safety precautions, health hazards, and MSDS forms.
• Strong keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
• Ability to strictly follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates good laboratory practice when working with chemicals, material samples, and test equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (such as a co-op, internship, or job), OR 1 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a temporary technician is valued.
• An Associate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science is preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (such as a co-op, internship, or job), OR 1 3 years of related experience.

• Demonstrated experience as a temporary technician.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer a company with over 135 years of history, more than 5,000 employees, and manufacturing and corporate operations in over 30 locations across the United States. Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, this organization produces the residential and commercial roofing products that protect homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure across the continent. The product portfolio spans asphalt shingles, metal roofing, roofing membranes, coating systems, and accessories covering every major roof type and application. Beyond traditional roofing materials, the organization launched the world's first nailable solar roof, bringing together roofing and renewable energy in a product that represents the future of how buildings generate and manage power. For professionals in manufacturing, engineering, product development, and operations, this organization offers the depth of a 135-year-old industry anchor paired with an innovation mindset with employees including technicians, engineers, scientists, sales, and operations professionals who collaborate across manufacturing and R&D functions nationwide.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11261

Industry: Engineering

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Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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