Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Intern

Ahlstrom-5; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom invites qualified Mechanical Engineering students to join our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the Summer of 2027 as a Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Intern. You will aid in day-to-day troubleshooting of process/reliability problems and assist with maintenance activities in a paper manufacturing environment.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience, housing support options, and a collaborative, fast-paced team atmosphere focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related degree program.
• Willing to relocate to Rhinelander, WI for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and implement preventive maintenance processes to reduce downtime.
• Work with plant teams to plan daily/weekly shutdown work.
• Assist with capital and maintenance projects and document equipment history.
• Provide maintenance coverage for outages and support start-ups.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Intern (5770)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the Summer of 2027. This individual will aid in the day-to-day troubleshooting of process/reliability problems and execution of maintenance activities in a paper manufacturing environment. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate

• $27.00 per hour

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or related degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area for the summer of 2027 – Student Housing or Housing Stipend available
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem solving abilities

Responsibilities

Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.

• Review, develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance processes to reduce unplanned downtime and increase overall asset efficiency
• Work with plant teams and maintenance personnel in identifying and planning daily, weekly, and shutdown work
• Assist with multiple capital and maintenance projects
• Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement projects within the maintenance area
• Investigate maintenance needs as required to support operations
• Support maintenance craftsman with their day to day tasks
• Work with suppliers ordering equipment and parts
• Document equipment specifications and history
• Provide maintenance coverage for start-ups from outages
• Assist craftsman in performing repairs when necessary

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.