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We currently have an opening for an Engineering Intern based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington.

About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium, and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in key engineering projects.
• Assist in anticipated facility renovations.
• Learn the responsibilities of an engineer.
• Fulfill administrative duties around the office.
• Run errands for the engineering staff.
• Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work.
• Present findings and lessons learned to top management at the end of the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication – demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional work groups including suppliers, customers, and associates, both verbally and in writing. Excellent listening skills.
• Creativity – generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions.
• Energy – have the stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce.
• Initiative – proactive and takes action without being prompted.
• Learning agility – continuously seeking new knowledge, creating and fostering a culture of interest, curiosity, and learning. Flexible to change and learns from failure. Seeks to improve processes and products.
• Organization & Planning – manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Potential - capable of assuming more responsible roles within the organization.
• Presentation Skills – written and verbal.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Required Education

• Completion of at least two years of study in a university engineering program.
• GPA of 3.5/4.0 preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Employment Terms

• Full-time, Internship position for the duration of the summer. Internship start and finish dates are dependent on the academic schedule.
• Salary range: $25/hr. plus overtime for interns
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history and drug testing will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application Procedure

Application materials may be uploaded electronically:

Port Townsend Paper Company Employment

Or by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to: hr@ptpc.com

Please provide three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified.

Port Townsend Paper Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug-free workplace.