About the role#
Idaho Forest Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027 in Athol, Idaho. This full-time, on-site position involves working directly with staff engineers to support maintenance, system design, and equipment analysis.
What you'll do#
- Assist with product or system rebuilds, maintenance, and design under direct supervision.
- Analyze equipment specifications and performance requirements.
- Identify and work on potential design improvements.
- Perform duties in accordance with all safety rules, regulations, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Handle other tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Rising sophomore status or higher with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Ability to commit to 8 to 12 weeks of full-time work.
- Proof of enrollment in fall semester classes following the internship.
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work in an industrial sawmill environment, which includes loud noise, airborne sawdust, varying weather conditions, and working at heights.
- Physical capability to perform tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs for a full shift.
- Own housing and transportation.
- Must pass a hair follicle drug test, physical examination, and background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Athol, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Idaho Forest Group
Idaho Forest Group produces and distributes wood products. The company operates six sawmills in northern Idaho and a facility in Mississippi. It was founded in 2008 and maintains its headquarters in Coeur d'Alene. With a capacity of nearly 2 billion board feet annually, the firm serves domestic and international markets.
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