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Maintenance Intern- Summer

Schreiber Foods · Beloit, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What interests you about maintenance and reliability work in a food plant?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is real and specific enough that they'll engage with the work all summer.

Tell me about a hands-on project, at school or anywhere else, where you had to fix or build something mechanical.

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with real equipment, which matters in a plant setting.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team project where things didn't go as planned.

What they are checking: Whether they stay constructive and help solve problems when a team effort hits trouble.

What do you hope to take away from a summer at a plant like Beloit?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals for the internship and will make the most of it.

What would you do

You'll work with maintenance teams who have years of experience. How would you earn their trust as an intern?

What they are checking: Whether they show humility and a willingness to learn from people on the floor.

You're stuck on your project and your mentor is out for a few days. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find a way forward on their own or through others rather than sitting idle.

About the work

Explain the difference between preventive and predictive maintenance in your own words.

What they are checking: Whether they know the basic concepts they will be applying in this internship.

If you had failure data for a pump that keeps breaking down, how would you start figuring out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can approach a problem in a structured way rather than guessing.

What safety rules would you expect to follow around production equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they take plant safety seriously, including lockout/tagout and staying out of guarded areas.

How would you build a predictive maintenance schedule if you had to start from scratch?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through using equipment history and condition data to time maintenance.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2026 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S. Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This position is located onsite at our Beloit, WI location. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00 Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations. Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development. What you’ll do: Reliability Engineering: • Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems. • Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime. • Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules. What you need to succeed: • Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered). • Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026. • Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026. • Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above. • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately. • Desire to grow and take on new opportunities. • Reliable transportation. Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Internship benefits: • Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas • Exposure to different areas of the business around the world • Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels • Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) • Rewards program for referring others • Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program • Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community • Discounts on our products and more ​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts .

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