Maintenance Technical Intern

About the role

Corinth, MS

Role Term: This position will be full-time for one year. The work will be performed onsite at our Corinth GNW, MS Plant.

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

In this role, you will

• Build talent on Kimberly-Clark systems and equipment by performing maintenance duties.
• Safely support production and quality by ensuring proper operation and upkeep of the manufacturing and supporting equipment.
• Rotate through all areas of the mill as part of the training. This is a training position for Shift Technical or Day Maintenance position.
• Provide expertise and coordination for the technical activities by possessing a high level of technical skills.
• Ensure maintenance activities are accomplished within mill area teams in a manner that supports mill and department objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. Own and drive machine uptime.
• Ensure corrective and preventive action for all machine non-conformances and support operating crews when needed.
• Be a visible leader of Lean principles (i.e. engagement, leader standard work, zone control, problem solving).

Required Qualifications

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate. - 3+ years’ experience in maintenance electrical troubleshooting supporting a manufacturing/industrial operation, OR a 2-year Associate’s/technical degree or substantial progress towards completion (preferably in Electrical Technology/Industrial Maintenance or similar curriculum).
• Have basic computer knowledge, strong mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Successfully passing a skill knowledge evaluation is required to be considered for this role.
• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Demonstrate personal sensitivity and competency in process and technical knowledge as well as leadership. Strong work ethic and self-motivation is required.
• Perform physical requirements of role and be available by phone to respond to issues.
• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Preferred Experience

• Rockwell Automation PLC and mechanical repair.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark.

To Be Considered

• Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
• In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
• And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

• Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
• Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
• Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Starting Hourly Wage: $25.00 USD

• Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes the above starting wage offer and is eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.
• This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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• Primary Location
• Corinth, MS, USA
• Additional Locations
• Worker Type
• Employee
• Worker Sub-Type
• Regular
• Time Type
• Full time