On-site Maintenance Intern: Sawmill Ops & Growth

Interfor; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfor invites motivated students to join our Monticello maintenance internship for a hands-on summer experience. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced professionals, gain practical skills, and contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability and process improvement in a real sawmill environment.

The 4- to 8-month program begins May 2027, with competitive compensation starting at $3,700 per month and a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and teamwork across departments.
• Interest in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable operations.
• Contribute to projects on equipment reliability and process improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to solve real-world challenges.
• Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in sawmill operations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, mechanical eng, electrical eng, or industrial eng

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor invites motivated students to join our Monticello maintenance internship for a hands-on summer experience. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced professionals, gain practical skills, and contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability and process improvement in a real sawmill environment.

The 4- to 8-month program begins May 2027, with competitive compensation starting at $3,700 per month and a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.