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

• Inter...