Maintenance Internship: Hands-On Sawmill Operations

Interfor Corporation; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor invites students to join as a hands-on, on-site internship in a fast-paced sawmill environment. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced maintenance and operations professionals to gain practical skills and contribute to equipment reliability and process improvement.

The anticipated start is May 2027 with a 4–8 month term. Compensation includes competitive pay and a temporary living allowance to help with relocation to the area.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, or engineering.
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with team and other departments.
• Interest in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• Proficient with MS 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

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on industrial experience

Education

Forestry

Supply chain

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Interfor invites students to join as a hands-on, on-site internship in a fast-paced sawmill environment. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced maintenance and operations professionals to gain practical skills and contribute to equipment reliability and process improvement.

The anticipated start is May 2027 with a 4–8 month term. Compensation includes competitive pay and a temporary living allowance to help with relocation to the area.