Mill Services Intern

Voith GmbH Group; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation & benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

Voith US Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Mill Services Intern to assist field service engineers with rebuilds, inspections and documentation. You will work closely with the Service team on hands-on tasks and mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.

The role targets undergraduate or graduate students in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering who are technically curious, hands-on and capable of travel up to 60%. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a willingness to work in an industrial environment are

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and industrial components.
• Experience reading and modifying technical drawings (AutoCAD preferred).
• Strong hands-on aptitude and willingness to work in physical environments.
• Effective problem-solving, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support Field Service Millwrights with mechanical rebuilds of equipment including various screens, filters, headboxes, press sections, rolls, and dryer cylinders.
• Assist in preparing and modifying technical drawings using AutoCAD or other drafting tools.
• Participate in the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of mechanical systems.
• Collect field measurements and help analyze wear or failure patterns.
• Document mechanical improvements and assist with work procedure development.
• Work with a mentor from the Service team on a defined project.
• Present a final project review to peers and management.

Skills

Mechanical systems familiarity

Technical drawings reading/modifying

Hands-on aptitude

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration skills

Microsoft Office

Travel 60%

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree (undergrad/grad)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Mill Services Intern

Appleton, WI

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

Summary

The Intern, Field Service – Mill Services position will assist in mill service work and strategy development for both current and future-state activities. This role will work closely with the VP of Service, Service Department Managers, and Millwrights to support hands-on rebuilds, equipment inspections, and mechanical repair. The position will involve both office-based technical work (e.g., mechanical drawings and documentation) and on-site labor such as dismantling, inspecting, and rebuilding major paper machine components.

The ideal candidate should be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. The applicant must possess strong technical aptitude, mechanical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in physically demanding industrial environments. Experience with AutoCAD and an interest in equipment design, repair, and maintenance are also important.

Responsibilities

• Support Field Service Millwrights with mechanical rebuilds of equipment including various screens, filters, headboxes, press sections, rolls, and dryer cylinders.
• Assist in preparing and modifying technical drawings using AutoCAD or other drafting tools.
• Participate in the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of mechanical systems.
• Collect field measurements and help analyze wear or failure patterns.
• Document mechanical improvements and assist with work procedure development.
• Work with a mentor from the Service team on a defined project.
• Present a final project review to peers and management.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and industrial components.
• Experience reading and modifying technical drawings (AutoCAD preferred).
• Strong hands-on aptitude and willingness to work in physical environments.
• Effective problem-solving, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate student working toward their degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Service work consists of considerable time on and around machinery including paper machines. You must be comfortable in an industrial environment. Some lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and balancing is necessary.

Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video "Voith careers" on YouTube.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.