Operations Intern

Hi, I'm Mike, looking for a Summer 2026 Operations Intern.

Who Am I?

Focused and Driven: Maintains a clear vision for success and sets ambitious goals to make the workplace stand out as a leader in its field.

Straightforward Communicator: Provides clear, concise directives so the team knows exactly what's expected, reducing ambiguity and increasing efficiency.

Energetic and Engaging: Balances professionalism with a sense of fun, creating an environment where employees feel motivated and enjoy coming to work.

Results-Oriented: Prioritizes outcomes and accountability while encouraging creativity and innovation to achieve excellence.

Supportive but Firm: Offers guidance and resources for success, but holds the team accountable for meeting standards and deadlines.

What Do We Do?

Business Unit: Dynamet Operations

Operations managers in manufacturing oversee the entire production process to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. They manage resources such as labor, equipment, and materials, while optimizing workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Ongoing Projects

Operations managers in manufacturing oversee the entire production process to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. They manage resources such as labor, equipment, and materials, while optimizing workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Day-to-day work for operations managers involves overseeing production schedules, managing workforce allocation, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. A significant portion of their time is spent on the plant floor-observing processes, addressing issues in real time, engaging with team members, and ensuring smooth operations.

Your Role as an Intern

You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks:

As an Operations Intern, you will support day-to-day business execution by helping streamline workflows, document processes, and keep cross-functional initiatives on track. You will analyze operational data, build simple reports and dashboards, and surface insights that improve efficiency, cost, and service levels.

You will assist with project coordination by scheduling, tracking action items, preparing meeting materials, and communicating status updates to stakeholders.

You will contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation and change management.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive candidate who is comfortable working with ambiguity, collaborating across teams, and learning quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Our Value Proposition -

This position will allow you to develop and build expertise in the following core skills:

• Adaptability - You will track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success, while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem Solving - Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices to achieve the value of ZERO injuries.
• Active Learner - Ability and appetite to learn quickly is critical as you expand your knowledge and build your skill sets.
• Communication - Create effective verbal and written communications in and across project teams. Organize and present results to small and large audiences throughout the organization.
• Collaboration - You will work closely with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor, requiring strong partnership skills.

What Do We Require?

You must be:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related field
• Candidates should have experience with Excel, and Power BI
• Ideal candidates will possess the following: self-starter, thinks outside the box, willing to get their hands dirty, analytical and a team-player
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willing and able to work on-site at our Clearwater, FL location.
• Applicants MUST be US Citizens or Green Card Holders due to Carpenter's government contracts.

Pay Range

Hourly rates are based on: 1 - Program of study; 2 - Degree type (i.e., Bachelor's); 3 - Progression in degree (i.e., 1st year, 2nd year, etc.). The range for this position is $19.50-$25.00 per hour.

Commuting/Housing Assistance (If Eligible)

Interns who must commute to work from outside the immediate Clearwater, FL area (over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $2,400 (less applicable taxes) as excessive commute allowance. Interns who choose to temporarily relocate from outside the immediate Clearwater, FL area (moving over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $4,800 (less applicable taxes) as a housing allowance. If applicable, this payment would be made during the first payroll cycle, which would be three or four weeks following the internship start date.

Carpenters Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Carpenter Technology, We Are One Company for All.

Carpenter Technology has a culture that builds on the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all employees to drive performance. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our Core Values of dignity and respect for all. By embracing our diverse perspectives, we accelerate the creation of innovative solutions that deliver value to our customers.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.