AI Intern

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Tuition assistance program

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Intern Summit

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an AI Intern to support digital transformation and process improvement across the organization. You will work with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Marketing to analyze workflows and document opportunities for AI-enabled solutions.

This is an on-site role at the Wheatland Tube plant in Wheatland, PA, running May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. You will assist with documenting current processes, analyzing data, preparing process maps, and supporting pilots

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, CS, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong interest in AI, automation, process improvement, or digital transformation.
• Comfortable with data, documentation, and process-oriented tasks.
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio/Lucidchart or similar tools preferred.
• Exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or programming concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Document current-state business processes and identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze workflows and data to inform AI, automation, or digitization initiatives.
• Prepare process maps, summaries, and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist with pilot projects related to automation and AI tools.
• Support training materials and internal communications for AI adoption.
• Track project progress and basic KPIs under guidance.
• Research emerging AI tools and share findings with the team.

Skills

AI curiosity

Data handling

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, CS, Engineering, Data Analytics, or IS

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.

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.