Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Mativ in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is looking for a Manufacturing Intern to join our team this summer. This internship is a great opportunity to get exposure to different manufacturing processes. We are looking for a curious and driven intern with a basic understanding of process engineering principles.
The Mativ Summer Internship Program is scheduled to start on May 18, 2026, and end on August 22, 2026. Our paid internship offers a well-rounded experience including meaningful work, a dedicated intern manager, professional development, and more.
responsibilities
In this position, the intern will report to the Manufacturing Manager and have an opportunity to be a part of the Filtration and Advanced Materials segment. Key responsibilities in this role include:
- Create presentations to be used for the continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes related to non-woven, wet-laid paper making and saturation.
- Compile and display data to support recommendations for improvement.
- Estimate cost savings related to recommendations.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and enhance the manufacturing process.
qualifications
Required:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Paper Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related major.
- Minimum GPA-3.0.
- Intermediate MS Excel skills with willingness to learn.
- Strong skills with PowerPoint and other MS Suite products.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business.
- Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively communicate, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
- Holiday Pay
PAY: $22 - $26 per hour based on the number of previous internships held.
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.