Industrial Maintenance Intern — Hands-On Sawmill Experience

Interfor; Bay Springs (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting from $3,700 per month

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor in Bay Springs, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Intern for a hands-on summer learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Start date in May 2027 for a 4–8 month term, on-site.

You’ll work with experienced maintenance and operations professionals to build practical skills and tackle real-world challenges. You’ll gain insights into equipment reliability, process improvements, and operational performance while using Excel, Word, and Outlook to document and collaborate

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering).
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration with team and other departments.
• Interested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

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

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Interfor in Bay Springs, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Intern for a hands-on summer learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Start date in May 2027 for a 4–8 month term, on-site.

You’ll work with experienced maintenance and operations professionals to build practical skills and tackle real-world challenges. You’ll gain insights into equipment reliability, process improvements, and operational performance while using Excel, Word, and Outlook to document and collaborate