Engineering & Maintenance Intern

Engineering & Maintenance Intern
AJM Packaging Corporation
Southgate, MI

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, is looking to add an Engineering Intern to our Team in Southgate, MI. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in reliability engineering, maintenance excellence, predictive technologies, and manufacturing process improvement within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• In a direct, hands-on capacity, learn and support the maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions within a manufacturing facility.
• Assist with vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance initiatives on critical production equipment.
• Assist in the development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for manufacturing assets.
• Work directly with maintenance technicians, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot mechanical systems and equipment issues.
• Participate in machine inspections, reliability assessments, lubrication studies, and mechanical evaluations of production equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and extending asset life.
• Assist with documentation, standard operating procedures, engineering drawings, maintenance planning, and reliability reports.
• Gain exposure to CMMS systems, maintenance planning, work order management, and asset management processes.
• Take ownership of special reliability, maintenance, and engineering projects as directed by the Corporate Maintenance Director

Minimum Requirements –

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
• Strong interest in industrial manufacturing, maintenance, reliability engineering, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools preferred.
• Experience with CAD software, vibration analysis, predictive maintenance technologies, or reliability concepts is a plus.

About Us – 

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States. 

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now. 

Career Development - 

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.  There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance.  You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies.  Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!  

For More Information - 

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com 

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.