AI Intern

Zekelman Industries; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Professional development

Networking events

Intern Summit

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is offering an AI Intern role at the Wheatland, PA site. You will work with the AI & Innovation team to map processes, analyze data, and pilot AI-driven improvements across HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Marketing.

This on-site internship runs May 2027–August 2027 and emphasizes hands-on exposure to AI in manufacturing. Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM or business degrees with a strong interest in AI and automation, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Interest in AI, automation, or digital transformation.
• Comfortable with data, documentation, and process-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities

• Document current-state business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Analyze workflows and data to inform AI/automation initiatives.
• Prepare process maps, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist with pilot projects related to automation and AI tools.
• Support training materials and internal communications on AI adoption.

Skills

Strong comms

Curious learner

AI tools exposure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio/Lucidchart

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As an AI Intern at Zekelman Industries, you will support digital transformation and process improvement initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the AI & Innovation team, this internship provides hands-on exposure to how AI, automation, and digitization can improve real business processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Marketing to help analyze workflows, document opportunities for improvement, and support the testing and rollout of AI-enabled solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone curious about how emerging technologies are applied in a business and manufacturing environment.

This is an on-site role located at our Wheatland Tube - Council Avenue plant located in Wheatland, PA. The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

What You'll Do

• Assist with documenting current-state business processes and identifying inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement
• Support analysis of workflows and data to help inform AI, automation, or digitization initiatives
• Help prepare process maps, summaries, and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders
• Assist with pilot projects related to automation, AI tools, or digital productivity solutions
• Support training materials, guides, or internal communications related to AI adoption
• Track project progress, basic KPIs, and outcomes under the guidance of the AI & Innovation team
• Research emerging AI tools and best practices and share findings with the team

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong interest in AI, automation, process improvement, or digital transformation
• Comfortable working with data, documentation, and process-oriented tasks
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio/Lucidchart, or similar is preferred
• Exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or programming concepts (coursework or projects) is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams
• Curious, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced business environment Interest in manufacturing or industrial environments is a plus

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

• Hands-on exposure to engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
• Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
• Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.