About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Reading, Pennsylvania. You will work on-site within the Bar Finish business unit to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving shop floor efficiency and creating clear, predictable instructions for production tasks.
What you'll do#
- Support process rates and work center efficiencies.
- Propose new tools and techniques using Lean methodology.
- Implement a visual workplace environment for specific work centers.
- Define clear parameters of operation for each process.
- Build a safe and organized work environment.
- Remove ambiguity from critical tasks.
- Develop methods to make product variations in a repeatable and predictable way.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising Junior or Senior in a bachelor’s degree program.
- Major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Self-motivated and driven mindset with an interest in working in a mill setting.
- US Citizenship or Green Card holder status.
- Preference for candidates with exposure to Lean and Statistics.
Location & details#
- Location: Reading, PA (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour.
- Commuting or housing assistance is available for eligible interns living more than 50 miles away.
About Carpenter Technology Corporation
Carpenter Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes specialty alloys. The company produces titanium, powder metals, and various steel types for the aerospace, medical, energy, and transportation sectors. Founded in 1889, it operates as a public company based in Philadelphia. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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