Hands-On Maintenance Intern — Sawmill Ops & Learning

Interfor; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor is offering a Maintenance Intern position in DeQuincy, Louisiana. This on-site internship provides a hands-on learning experience under experienced maintenance and operations professionals, focusing on equipment reliability and process improvement while building practical skills in a real sawmill environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication, with an anticipated May 2027 start for a 4–8 month term.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in a related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and teamwork with peers and other departments.
• Hands-on industrial/internship experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational performance.
• Work alongside experienced maintenance and operations professionals to solve real-world challenges.
• Build technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills while gaining exposure to modern sawmill operations.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Forestry

Supply chain

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor is offering a Maintenance Intern position in DeQuincy, Louisiana. This on-site internship provides a hands-on learning experience under experienced maintenance and operations professionals, focusing on equipment reliability and process improvement while building practical skills in a real sawmill environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication, with an anticipated May 2027 start for a 4–8 month term.