Industrial Maintenance Intern — Hands-on Sawmill Ops

Interfor; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor in Perry, Georgia seeks a Maintenance Intern for a May 2027 start, with an anticipated 4-8 month term. This on-site internship offers a hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with maintenance and operations professionals to improve equipment reliability and process performance.

You are pursuing a degree in forestry, supply chain, mechanical or electrical engineering, or industrial engineering, and are committed to safety.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in a relevant program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration with team and other departments.

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

Teamwork

Safety minded

Problem solving

Education

Forestry or related degree/diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Interfor in Perry, Georgia seeks a Maintenance Intern for a May 2027 start, with an anticipated 4-8 month term. This on-site internship offers a hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with maintenance and operations professionals to improve equipment reliability and process performance.

You are pursuing a degree in forestry, supply chain, mechanical or electrical engineering, or industrial engineering, and are committed to safety.