Maintenance Intern — Hands-On Sawmill Operations

Interfor Corporation; Bay Springs (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Salary starting from $3,700 per month

Job summary

Interfor Corporation seeks a Maintenance Intern in Bay Springs, Mississippi, offering a hands-on learning experience with industry leaders. You will gain practical skills and immerse yourself in technologies shaping the wood products industry, wearing work boots and contributing to real projects.

The internship runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, with a starting salary and living allowance to support relocation. Build experience that translates to your future career in a tight-knit team at Interfor.

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, engineering).
• You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment and collaborating with your team.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy hands-on, industrial settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety-minded

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Forestry degree or diploma

Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Supply chain related program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor Corporation seeks a Maintenance Intern in Bay Springs, Mississippi, offering a hands-on learning experience with industry leaders. You will gain practical skills and immerse yourself in technologies shaping the wood products industry, wearing work boots and contributing to real projects.

The internship runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, with a starting salary and living allowance to support relocation. Build experience that translates to your future career in a tight-knit team at Interfor.