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Maintenance E&I Co-Op

CompanyGlobal Cellulose Fibers
LocationPort Wentworth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op will observe and assist journeyman-level IEs with routine maintenance tasks including electrical troubleshooting, conduit installation, and instrumentation calibration. They will also support PLC and drive repairs while maintaining accurate documentation of work performed.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
25713
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
About the Role

Position Title: 

Maintenance E&I Co-Op

 

Pay Rate: $31.06/hour

 

Category:

Hourly Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Global Cellulose Fibers - Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

Port Wentworth, GA 31407

 

The Job You Will Perform:

  • This opportunity is for a Spring semester co-op from January to May 2027 and is for students currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited technical college
  • Observe and assist journeyman-level IEs in routine maintenance work including but not limited to:
    • Electrical circuit troubleshooting & repair
    • Conduit & wire installation
    • Lighting repair
    • PLC troubleshooting & repair
    • Drive troubleshooting & repair
    • Instrumentation & control valve calibration
    • Troubleshooting & repair
    • HVAC work

 The Skills You Will Bring:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to safely operate equipment in a heavy industrial environment
  • Ability to utilize a computer for record keeping and documentation
  • Willing and able to work overtime, weekend, and holidays
  • Ability to comprehend and follow complex directions in oral, written or electronic formats
  • Ability to succeed in a team-based, high performance work environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation
  • Ability to work at heights, on ladders and in confined spaces
  • Operate or work in and environment where walking, standing, crouching, lifting, twisting, climbing and reaching are required to complete essential job functions.
  • Ability to work well with teams and to learn accurately through self-study

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

  • Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

  • Global Cellulose Fibers helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday productions.  Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products.  GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. 

 

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Key Skills
Electrical circuit troubleshootingConduit installationWire installationLighting repairPLC troubleshootingDrive troubleshootingInstrumentation calibrationControl valve calibrationHVAC repairIndustrial maintenanceSafety leadershipTeamworkDocumentationComputer literacy
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