Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
About the Automation & Analytics Internship:
Through this internship, you'll gain hands-on experience applying artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to solve real business challenges. You'll learn how to analyze business processes, prepare and validate data, and develop practical technology solutions using tools such as ChatGPT, Alteryx, SQL, Snowflake, Python, Power Automate, and Tableau. Along the way, you'll strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills while presenting technical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Program Structure:
Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: Year-round internship
What we're looking for:
Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems or IT Management, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Ability to succeed in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
What you'll focus on:
Partner with business and manufacturing teams to understand processes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Identify and support AI, automation, and analytics solutions that improve business efficiency.
Prepare, validate, and organize data for reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives.
Develop and test workflows using tools such as ChatGPT, Alteryx, SQL, Snowflake, Python, Power Automate, and Tableau.
Create reusable AI prompts, workflows, and custom GPT solutions to streamline work.
Build and maintain documentation for business processes, solutions, and best practices.
Validate data quality and support the development of repeatable data preparation workflows.
Test solutions with end users, gather feedback, and recommend improvements.
Communicate project outcomes and business impact to cross-functional stakeholders.
What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.
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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Management, or a related field
- Currently at least sophomore standing
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to succeed in a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Charter Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Charter Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
