Maintenance Tech Intern | 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 an 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 full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week


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

Compensation



* $23.25/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 or Electrical Systems 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...