Maintenance​/Quality Intern

Maintenance/Quality Intern,Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Readyto take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? At Interfor, we’relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on, and eager to learn.

You’ll work side-by-side with experienced professionals, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the technologies shaping the wood products industry. If you’re excited to wear work boots, solve real problems, and makean impact in a tight-knit community, this could be the summer opportunity foryou!

Thisis an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May 2027. Ideally,you’ll be available for a 4-8month term.

At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:

• Salaries starting from$3,350 per month
  (based on your year inschool and previous experience).
• Temporary living allowance
  for interns moving to the area for the role.

• Learn how maintenance, quality control, and production teams work together to safely produce quality wood products.
• Support equipment reliability, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, or mechanical process improvements.
• Complete quality-control surveys and collect operational or Key Performance Indicator data across areas of the mill.
• Analyze production, process, or equipment information and helpidentifyopportunities to improve quality, efficiency, uptime, or cost performance.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, benchmarks, recommendations, or site improvement projects.
• Work with employees, crews, and site leaders while gaining experience both on the mill floor and in the office.

• You are working toward a degree or diploma in Engineering, Wood Products Processing, Forestry Operations Management, Operations, or another industry-related program.
  
  You are committed tomaintaininga safe work environment without compromise.
• You are naturally curious, analytical, and interested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
• You can organize and interpret data, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.
• You collaborate effectively with employees across teams and departments.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; mechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience is an asset.
• You are prepared to work in a mill environment that may include noise, changing temperatures, stairs, ladders, catwalks, and uneven surfaces.

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. Webelieve in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at

We appreciate the interestof all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete apre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.