Paper Production Tech Co-op — Fall 2027, Rhinelander

Ahlstrom; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student housing

Housing stipend available

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Technical Engineering Co-op for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall semester. The role supports day-to-day quality and technical activities in a paper manufacturing environment, offering hands-on experience in a team-focused setting and opportunities for skill development.

Qualified students will study Paper Science or Chemical Engineering, must be eligible to work in the U.S., and be willing to relocate to Rhinelander for Jan–Aug 2027 with housing support.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree program.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Willing to relocate to Rhinelander, WI area Jan–Aug 2027; student housing or housing stipend available.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the internship/co-op.
• Interest in 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

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and participate in safety efforts.
• Monitor and analyze internal quality data for product optimization.
• Assist manufacturing with troubleshooting quality issues.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
• Lead or participate in problem solving activities.
• Support product development in planning, execution and review of trials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Proven problem solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Paper Science

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ahlstrom is seeking a Technical Engineering Co-op for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall semester. The role supports day-to-day quality and technical activities in a paper manufacturing environment, offering hands-on experience in a team-focused setting and opportunities for skill development.

Qualified students will study Paper Science or Chemical Engineering, must be eligible to work in the U.S., and be willing to relocate to Rhinelander for Jan–Aug 2027 with housing support.