About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Operations Management Trainee (OMT) program is an accelerated, hands-on manufacturing leadership track designed to launch an engineering career in production and plant leadership. As an OMT you will:

• Begin with an 8-week onsite training program in Dalton, GA that covers company operations, products, facilities, processes, and leadership development.
• Be assigned to a manufacturing facility after training to apply technical skills and support ongoing plant projects.
• Work closely with engineering teams on real-world problems—process improvements, project execution, automation support, and root-cause analysis.
• Gain practical experience across areas such as Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Engineering, Automation, and Industrial Engineering.
• Complete the program (typically ~6 months) with the opportunity to interview for a permanent entry-level engineering role aligned to your strengths.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Automation Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Co-op or internship experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong communication, and a drive to learn in a manufacturing environment.

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What You Get

• Structured leadership and technical development from day one.
• Paid 8-week onsite training in Dalton, GA; housing is provided during initial training.
• Housing and relocation assistance for onsite training as needed.
• Strong potential for placement into a permanent engineering role after program completion.
• A collaborative culture focused on ethics, sustainability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

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Competencies

• Motivational fit and initiative
• Building trusting relationships across teams
• Planning and executing action plans
• Clear and compelling communication
• Leading and facilitating change

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off and parental leave
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Employee product discounts and adoption assistance
• Access to on-site health centers at select locations

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Salary & Schedule

• Salary range: $63,000–$94,000 per year.
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (may vary by facility and training schedule).
• Employment types: Full-time and internship opportunities are included in the program.

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Locations & Relocation

Primary training location: Dalton, GA (8-week onsite). Placements after training may include facilities across the Southeast, such as Andalusia, AL; Aiken, SC; Columbia, SC; Bainbridge, GA; Thomson, GA; Cartersville, GA; Ringgold, GA; Adairsville, GA; Calhoun, GA; and other nearby sites.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.