Sawmill Maintenance Intern — Hands-On Learning

Interfor; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfor is seeking a Maintenance Intern for an on-site role in Baxley, Georgia. This summer internship offers hands-on learning alongside industry leaders, with exposure to modern sawmill operations and practical maintenance experience.

You’ll contribute to equipment reliability and process improvements while developing technical and analytical skills. The program runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, with competitive intern compensation.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering).
• Commitment to safety and able to work in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to learn hands-on maintenance in a sawmill setting.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable operations.
• Contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability and process improvement.
• Work with experienced maintenance and operations professionals to solve real-world challenges.
• Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in modern sawmill operations.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on mindset

Education

Forestry

Supply chain

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor is seeking a Maintenance Intern for an on-site role in Baxley, Georgia. This summer internship offers hands-on learning alongside industry leaders, with exposure to modern sawmill operations and practical maintenance experience.

You’ll contribute to equipment reliability and process improvements while developing technical and analytical skills. The program runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, with competitive intern compensation.