Industrial Maintenance Internship - Albany Corrugated

Industrial Maintenance Internship - Albany Corrugated

Your Job Georgia-Pacific's Albany Corrugated facility is seeking highly motivated students enrolled in Albany Technical College's Mechatronics Program to join our Maintenance Team as Industrial Maintenance Intern. This internship provides valuable real-world experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting your academic and career goals. This opportunity is part of a strategic partnership between Georgia-Pacific and Albany Technical College.

Our Team

The Albany Corrugated facility employs approximately 160 team members dedicated to supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading corrugated packaging manufacturers. As part of GP's Packaging & Cellulose business, our site plays a critical role in producing high-performance corrugated boxes that support supply chains across a range of industries from agriculture to commerce.

At Albany Corrugated, we are committed to safety, integrity, and operational excellence. Our team takes pride in fostering a culture of mutual respect, continuous improvement, and accountability, with the goal of achieving a zero-injury workplace.

To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com

Shift

* Flexible part-time hours: 20-30 hours per week

* Work schedules will be accommodated around class times, testing, and school closures

Compensation

* $22.66/hour

* Funded jointly through a workforce development grant and GP contributions during the first 12 weeks

* GP assumes full wage responsibility beyond the 12-week period until ATC Mechatronics Program completion

What You Will Do

* Participate in on-the-job training (OJT) alongside experienced maintenance technicians and leaders

* Support the troubleshooting, maintenance, startup, and commissioning of plant equipment

* Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation

* Assist in routine preventive maintenance tasks and daily inspections

* Learn how to identify mechanical and electrical issues using measuring instruments, diagnostics, and drawings

* Practice safe work behaviors and contribute to maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment

* Engage in continuous improvement by identifying areas for operational or maintenance enhancements

* Build technical skills and professional confidence in a real-world industrial setting

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in the Mechatronics Program at Albany Technical College

* Strong interest in industrial maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems, and safety practices

* Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a high-performing team

What Will Put You Ahead

* Experience with hand or power tools

* Familiarity with maintenance concepts, such as troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, or machine diagnostics

* Interest in continuous learning, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence

* Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-motivated work ethic

This internship aligns with Georgia-Pacific's commitment to Principle Based Management specifically, developing Capabilities, fostering Partnerships, and enabling Transformation through hands-on learning. While not a guarantee of full-time employment, high-performing interns may be considered for long-term opportunities after program completion.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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