Cobleskill - Engineering & Engineering Technology Student Internship - Summer 2027

Are you:

• An Electrical, Mechanical, Power, or Civil Engineering (or Engineering Technology) Student?
• Looking for an opportunity in your field of study in an industry that is always growing?
• Interested in new technology?
• A hard working and motivated individual, interested in a dynamic career with opportunities for growth?

What You Can Expect from Your Work Term:

• All the positions with Irving Forest Products, Inc. have the potential for growth and diversity.  Every term or summer you spend with us will be a challenging and rewarding work experience that will grow your resume.  You will not only learn about the forest products industry from the ground up, but you will also gain leadership and business skills and see firsthand what it means to work with a dynamic team.
• Summer internship positions are temporary full-time positions.  The duration of this position is from mid-May to mid-August.

What We Offer:

• Uniforms
• Housing Stipend
• End of Season Incentive Bonus

All students will learn to:

• Identify safety equipment, locations and procedures in case of an emergency
• Participate in behavioral based safety programs
• Engage and execute a visual standards project during their term
• Manage and efficient operation
  • Managing maintenance technicians to help complete projects that students are implementing under the guidance of the maintenance manager
• Collaborate with maintenance team to execute on several small scale improvement projects
• Take direction from the maintenance department supervision to execute on daily management activities
• Understand the Irving Way, and the importance and effectiveness of vertical integration
• Gain and understanding of the different facets of the facilities, and their importance
• Learn how to use Enterprise One system to execute maintenance coordinating processes
• Understand the importance of providing and A+ product to our customers, and how it affects our business
• Implement effective time management skills

Engineering:

• See through a project/multiple projects that will help the plan grow regarding safety, and efficiency
• Investigate and resolve small production related deviations and engage in action to improve or repair gaps
• Learn to communicate effectively with vendors/contractors.  Obtain quotes and make a business decision to benefit the plant
• Communicate effectively with leadership, and present ideas/problems along with potential solutions
• Identify potential roadblocks ahead of time, and potential solutions to progress beyond them

Personal Growth:

• Directing small crews at times
• Presenting ideas effectively to leadership
• Public Speaking
  • Summer Interns will develop a short presentation to deliver to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager on their accomplishments and learning over the summer

Education Required: Completion of 1st year of post-secondary education and in good academic standing