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Engineering Intern

Req Id: 12493

Job Location: New York

Posting Start Date: 5/27/26

Work Environment: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Purpose

This position will support our ExpertFinish team as a Summer Intern and will be based in Bath, NY. This is a paid, full-time Internship. The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and will support multiple departments at the facility.

Some highlights include:

• Approximately 12-week program (flexible start and end dates based on your school schedule)
• Wage of $25/hour ($1,000 per week)
• Housing allowance of $500/month
• Leadership and cross-functional learning opportunities

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the pre-finish process for our siding products.

• Gain exposure to one or more of the following areas of operation:

• Operations

• Quality

• Environmental, Health & Safety

• Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop or assist in the development of plant projects.

• Assist in the creation of site SOPs, JSAs and Training Program

• Assist with daily tracking of Quality, Safety and Operations metrics and report creation.

• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of quarantined product to determine disposition in accordance with product standards.

• Assist in recording testing and inspection results, inputting into appropriate database or spreadsheets. Identify and respond to statistical trends or non-conforming process measures and test values.

• Assist in monitoring and recording consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).

• Assist in process and product tests/trials as assigned and compile, analyze, and report trial test results as required.

• Lead site audit program during internship.

• Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality, and environmental performance.

• Participate in mentoring opportunities from plant management staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do I need to be successful?

What do I need to be successful?

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including SPC concepts.
• Strong organizational skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to adhere to all safety, quality and plant requirements
• Willingness to learn new skills

Education

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in an Engineering Discipline

Work Environment

• The lab and manufacturing environment includes exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, and high temperatures.
• The employee must have the ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, work in inclement weather, and work with elevated noise levels.
• The position requires the ability to frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Information at a Glance

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ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we've developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.

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