Maintenance Intern

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

Maintenance Intern, Perry, Georgia

At Interfor, we’re looking for 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 Ready to 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!

This is 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

• Salaries starting from $3,700 per month (based on your year in school and previous experience).
• Temporary living allowance for interns moving to the area for the 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 are working towards a degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering).
• You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with your team and other departments.
• You are interested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Who We Are

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

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.