Hands-On Maintenance Technician Intern (Part-Time)

International Paper; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician Intern in Fridley, MN. The role offers hands-on learning under supervision, working up to 25 hours per week at $26.00 per hour, with focus on preventative maintenance and multi-craft mechanical tasks in a manufacturing environment.

You will gain experience in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems, while following safety policies and completing administrative documents to support machine uptime metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Present enrollment in a relevant technical school program.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong interest to work with mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to be trained and to perform as a multi-craft mechanical Maintenance Technician.
• Outstanding communications, interpersonal and team skills.
• Desire for a long-term opportunity.
• Action oriented and drive for results.
• Customer focused.
• Organized.
• Preferred: relevant work experience in process industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, gain hands-on experience aligning with technical coursework.
• Preventative maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and mechanical failures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize skills in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics.
• Accurately complete administrative documents and follow directions.
• Demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communications

Organized

Customer focused

Action oriented

Long-term opportunity

Drive for results

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in a technical school program

Job description

International Paper is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician Intern in Fridley, MN. The role offers hands-on learning under supervision, working up to 25 hours per week at $26.00 per hour, with focus on preventative maintenance and multi-craft mechanical tasks in a manufacturing environment.

You will gain experience in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems, while following safety policies and completing administrative documents to support machine uptime metrics.