Quality Co-Op - Fall 2027

Ahlstrom; Town of Mosinee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Mosinee, Wisconsin plant is seeking a Quality Co-Op for the 2027 Fall Semester (June–December). You will assist the Quality & Finishing Team in achieving safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives for a paper machine process line.

The role requires pursuing a paper science or chemical engineering degree, authorization to work in the U.S. full-time, and willingness to relocate to Mosinee for January–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Currently pursuing a Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Mosinee, Wisconsin area January–August 2027.
• Able to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for each paper grade.
• Evaluate product improvement or cost-optimization projects by conducting trials and reporting results.
• Support the machine manager in leading a paper machine process line with daily and long-term activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Fast-paced manufacturing

Education

Pursuing Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Co-Op at our Mosinee, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Fall Semester (June - December). This position will assist the Quality & Finishing Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line.

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 Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Mosinee, Wisconsin area from January - August 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
• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long-term activities

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