Paper Mill Co-Op - Fall 2027

Ahlstrom; Town of Mosinee (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Paper Mill Co-Op for the Mosinee, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall Semester (June – December). The role supports the Production Team to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives on a paper machine process line. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, team-focused environment while building relevant skills for your future career.

Pay rate is $27.00 per hour. Eligible candidates are currently authorized to work in the United States full-time and

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Actively pursuing Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree program.
• Willing to relocate to the Mosinee, WI area for Jun–Dec 2027.
• Able to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements for each paper grade.
• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance and housekeeping projects.
• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long-term activities.
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Manufacturing

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Electrical/Paper Science/Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Paper Mill Co-Op at our Mosinee, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall Semester (June – December). This position will assist the Production Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. 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
• Actively pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Mosinee, Wisconsin area from June – December 2027
• 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
• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects
• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long term activities
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

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. Read more at