Note: Candidates for the 2024 Spring through Summer Co-Op term must be able to work full-time for 6 months starting in January 2024 through Summer 2024.

INTRODUCTION

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.

TEAM OR FUNCTION OVERVIEW

A GAF Co-Op is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real manufacturing work environment with experienced GAF professionals! You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams.

SUMMARY

We offer full-time Co-Op assignments to students working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, as well as other Engineering disciplines. Each assignment lasts for a school term, and you may be invited to return to GAF for additional terms while you continue your education! During your assignment, you will have a mentor who will act as a coach to help you better understand both our company and your work responsibilities. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop project scopes of work, create and assemble drawings, initiate purchase requisitions, manage contractor progress, and ensure successful project startup and completion

• Perform raw material quality assurance activities and material performance

• Conduct problem-solving investigations and troubleshooting to ensure the identification of root causes, countermeasures, and recurrence prevention are fully implemented

• Support quality improvement initiatives directly or indirectly with suppliers

• Providing technical support and analytical analysis for material issues

• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams

• Each term typically culminates with a formal report-out presentation to a group of GAF leadership from multiple functional areas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to frequently work in a stationary position for long periods of time and to move about to accomplish tasks or to move from one work area to another; ability to position self to move safely over even or uneven/ irregular surfaces or terrain

• Ability to position self to bend, pull, and reach overhead / below shoulder level routinely; ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools, and product samples routinely; manual dexterity to frequently operate standard office equipment and keyboards, machinery, and lab equipment

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps routinely; ability to work with heights occasionally

• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs of products, materials, boxes, equipment, etc. occasionally

• Ability to converse with and convey information to others frequently; ability to perceive hazards and quickly respond to sounds in a manufacturing plant and/or lab environment

• Visual acuity (close, distance, color, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) to view documents and computer screens and perform visual inspections

• Ability to work in conditions including high/low temperatures, inclement weather, wind, dust, humidity, etc., routinely

• Ability to wear and work in PPE routinely

• Ability to work/operate machinery/equipment in a constant state of alertness routinely

UNDER THIS ROOF, WE REQUIRE

• Must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 6 months (January 2024 through June 2024)

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, such as Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines

• Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, at least sophomore standing

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for an employer-sponsored visa

UNDER THIS ROOF, WE ALSO VALUE

• Problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

• Ability to operate in a team environment

• Computer skills in Google Suite, MS Excel, and MS Word

• Basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD

• Ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports

HOW WE PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST

• Depending on location, students are eligible for a living allowance or relocation allowance

• Students who perform well and wish to return for a second Co-Op term receive top consideration for another Co-Op placement

• Students who are hired full-time are eligible for a generous educational assistance program of up to $8,000 per year, plus GAF offers up to $20,000 of tuition reimbursement for the semester completed prior to full-time hire for those who completed 2 or more GAF Co-Op terms!

• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

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).

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer with plants strategically located across the U.S. GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.