This is a internship for a Mechanical Maintenance Intern with a company located in New Augusta, MS.

Job Summary: Our Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose facility is searching for a Mechanical Maintenance intern. A successful individual will be self-motivated, passionate about learning, and interested in pursuing a mechanical maintenance career. We offer a flexible schedule, but we are targeting at least 20 hours/week with primary work hours occurring Monday-Friday from 6:00 am-4:30 pm. Individuals will be required to work an assigned month on a maintenance rotating shift schedule. No Relocation or Housing Assistance will be provided for this role.

Duties: Learn and apply principles of safe work practices, lock out tag out and safely completing work. Work within the maintenance crews learning to apply basic methods of repair and preventive maintenance. Work within the mechanical maintenance crews and other related teams to gain insight into a career in a challenging and rewarding industrial setting. Learn and apply skills including proper lubrication techniques, machine alignment, machine removal and replacement. Shadow maintenance during routine preventative maintenance tasks. Shadow shift maintenance on basic troubleshooting calls throughout the mill. Demonstrate the ability to work safely by identifying hazards and adhering to safety requirements. Work on various forms of machinery and equipment including pumps, agitators, conveyor rolls and fans.

Basic Qualifications: Currently enrolled and have completed one year of related program or graduate of a certificate, degree, workforce training or accredited post-secondary program, in one or more of the following Technology disciplines: Precision Manufacturing, Machining, Automotive, Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Equipment, and/or Heavy Equipment.

Perferred Qualifications: Experience with and an understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, or hydraulics.

Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf