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Overview

The Engineering Co-op Program is a 15-week program hosted by the Engineering Department at Sherwin-Williams, where co-ops will assist site Engineering Managers with day-to-day tasks and special projects, contributing to departmental goals. This Co-op begins in May 2027 and is located in Arlington, Texas.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Engineering Manager with equipment analysis.
  • Support new installations and facility revisions.
  • Develop drawings and specifications for equipment layout.
  • Investigate new plant engineering processes and techniques.
  • Work on special projects as identified by the Engineering Team.
  • Present final presentation at the end of rotation to site, program, and division leadership.

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a college or university at the time of the Co-op program.
  • Must be currently pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher.
  • Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting.
  • Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams.
  • Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function.
  • Have previous internship or Co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division.
  • Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.

Additional Information

  • The Co-op begins in May 2027.
  • Co-ops will report to the Arlington, Texas site.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 454 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 23 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 12 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,288 other active welding openings from 594 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

Sherwin-Williams currently has 6 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (31), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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