Maintenance Intern

Interfor Corporation; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Competitive internship salary

Job summary

Interfor Corporation invites motivated students to join their on-site internship program for a 4–8 month term starting May 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting equipment reliability and process improvements while collaborating with experienced maintenance and operations professionals.

You will develop practical skills in industrial settings, learn how safety supports daily operations, and contribute to projects that impact operational

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate with teammates and other departments.
• Interest in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• Comfortable using 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

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Industrial environment adaptability

Education

Current student pursuing related degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At Interfor, we’re lookingfor our future leaders! We offer a hands-on learning experience where you’llwork side-by-side with industry leaders, gain practical skills, and immerseyourself in the latest technologies shaping the wood products industry. Ifyou’re excited to wear work boots, live Readyto take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? At Interfor, we’relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on, and eager to learn.You’ll work side-by-side with experienced professionals, build practicalskills, and gain exposure to the technologies shaping the wood productsindustry. If you’re excited to wear work boots, solve real problems, and makean impact in a tight-knit community, this could be the summer opportunity foryou!

Thisis an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May 2027. Ideally,you’ll be available for a 4-8month term.

What We Offer

At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and buildexperience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitivecompensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from $3,700 per month (based on your year inschool and previous experience).
• Temporaryliving allowance for interns moving to the area forthe role.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Offer

• You areworking towards a degree or diploma in an industry-related program(forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,industrial engineering).
• You arecommitted to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Youcommunicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with your team and otherdepartments.
• You areinterested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• You arecomfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, andcollaboration. We believe in giving students meaningful experience, supportingcareer development, and operating sustainably to support both ourpeople and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing,and discovering where a career in the wood products industry could take you. Learnmore at interfor.com.

We appreciate the interestof all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete apre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protectedveteran status, or disability.