Precision Coating Intern

Ahlstrom; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student housing available

Housing stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Precision Coating Intern for our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the Summer of 2027. This position supports day-to-day technical and lab activities in a paper manufacturing environment, offering hands-on experience in a team-focused setting.

Candidates should be enrolled in a related degree, authorized to work in the United States full-time, and able to relocate to Rhinelander for the summer. Housing stipend available to assist relocation.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related degree program.
• Willing to relocate to Rhinelander, WI for Summer 2027; student housing or housing stipend available.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the internship.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for each paper grade.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Support technical (product development and quality) projects.
• Data mining and analysis.
• Assist in troubleshooting process/quality issues.
• Work with lab equipment on test method development and statistical analysis of quality results.
• Support technical lab project work.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

Pursuing a degree in paper science or related field

Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work!

We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours?

Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

We are seeking a Precision Coating Intern at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the Summer of 2027.

This individual will aid in the day-to-day Technical and Lab activities in a paper manufacturing environment. 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
• Enrolled in an Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area for the summer of 2027 – 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.
• Support continuous improvement projects
• Support technical (product development and quality) projects
• Data mining and analysis
• Assist in troubleshooting process/quality issues
• Work with lab equipment on test method development and/or statistical analysis of quality test results
• Support Technical lab project work

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

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.