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Intern - Maintenance
Role summary
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The Intern – Maintenance role is suited to an engineering or technical student seeking practical exposure in a manufacturing environment. Requirements may include studying mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or a related discipline, basic knowledge of industrial equipment, good analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with workplace safety practices. The successful candidate is expected to assist maintenance teams with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, documentation, and improvement activities. The role also requires willingness to learn, follow instructions, work collaboratively with production and engineering teams, maintain accurate records, and comply with MAS Holdings’ quality, safety, and environmental standards. Flexibility to work at a manufacturing facility and a proactive, disciplined attitude are important.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Board of Investment factories can bring in technicians and skilled workers after a local-expertise check; other factories need a sector-ministry recommendation.
Before you apply: Some places test factory skills first: Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa usually asks for a skills test and basic Japanese, and in Singapore, metal workers on a Work Permit must pass a safety course within 3 months of arriving.
Watch for: Line operators are usually hired locally, so expect technicians and managers only (judgement). Each factory has a pre-approved cap on foreign posts.
Official source: Board of Investment: Visa Recommendation Policy and Guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Manufacturing jobs in Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies; senior expats may get company housing or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer applies; visa USD 200 a year (Board of Investment firms add USD 165); who pays and moving help vary |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight and a yearly home ticket are mostly for senior expats |
| Contract | Visa valid 1 year or as the sponsor recommends, renewed yearly; contract length varies |
| Leave | 14 days a year after the first year; public holidays extra |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month (about USD 450), then 6% to 36%; 36% above LKR 358,000 (about USD 1,100) |
| Health cover | Residence visa needs a Health Protection Plan (since 3 June 2019); who pays is not stated; extra cover varies |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Sri Lanka
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About Mas Holdings
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing and performance apparel to many internationally recognised brands and operates across design, product development, manufacturing, logistics, and related services. MAS is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, and employee development. Its businesses operate in Sri Lanka and several overseas markets, providing opportunities across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, technology, and corporate functions. Manufacturing interns commonly gain practical exposure to industrial systems, lean practices, workplace safety, maintenance, and factory operations while working alongside experienced professionals. The company places strong emphasis on responsible business practices, collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a respectful workplace. Internship opportunities can therefore provide valuable experience for students preparing for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and operations.