Precision Coating Co-op — Paper Manufacturing, Rhinelander

Ahlstrom-5; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Student housing

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Precision Coating Co-op at its Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Spring semester (January - August) or Fall (June-December) semester. This role supports day-to-day Manufacturing, Quality and Technical activities in a paper manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in capital and maintenance projects, and gain exposure to suppliers and project tasks while building skills for a technical career in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or related degree program.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area during the co-op – 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.
• Assist with multiple capital and maintenance projects
• Work with suppliers and contractors on project related tasks
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Paper Science

Chemical Engineering

Related degree program

Job description

Ahlstrom is seeking a Precision Coating Co-op at its Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Spring semester (January - August) or Fall (June-December) semester. This role supports day-to-day Manufacturing, Quality and Technical activities in a paper manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in capital and maintenance projects, and gain exposure to suppliers and project tasks while building skills for a technical career in a fast-paced production