Maintenance Intern

Interfor; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting at $3,700/month

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor in Monticello, Arkansas offers a Maintenance Intern position that provides hands-on learning with experienced professionals in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This on-site role emphasizes practical skills, safety, and teamwork within a modern sawmill environment.

The internship starts in May 2027 for a 4–8 month term, with competitive compensation and a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a related degree or diploma in forestry, engineering, or related field.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate with teams.
• Interest in hands-on work in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable operations.
• Contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability and process improvement.
• Work with maintenance and operations professionals to solve real-world challenges.
• Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in sawmill operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Education

Forestry degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Intern, Monticello, Arkansas

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

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 build experience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from $3,700 per month (based on your year inschool and previous experience).
• Temporaryliving allowancefor 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.