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2027 Operations Support Internship – ATI Specialty Materials
Location: Monroe, NC – Baker’s South
Program Duration: May–August 2027 | 10-Week Summer Internship
ATI is seeking an Operations Support Intern for our Summer 2027 Internship Program at our Baker’s South location in Monroe, NC. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations through continuous improvement, process standardization, and efficiency-focused projects.
Our Internship Program is designed to provide a rewarding and meaningful experience.
Program features include:
Experiential Learning: Hands-on work assignments and projects related to your career field of interest.
Professional Development: Curriculum designed to strengthen your business acumen, technical knowledge, and professional skills.
Professional Networking: Planned events that provide opportunities to connect with fellow interns, ATI employees, and leaders across the organization.
As an intern at ATI, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced professionals, and collaborate with teams working to improve manufacturing operations. Your projects and development will be guided by an established ATI professional in your area of interest.
What You’ll DoDepending on your project assignment, you may:
- Develop and support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects that improve operational performance and processes.
- Participate in 5S initiatives focused on Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
- Evaluate current operational practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend alternative approaches to improve efficiency.
- Help standardize processes and reduce variation across shifts, work areas, or departments.
- Support the development and implementation of improvements to Mill Instructions and Operational Procedures.
- Assist with projects that improve the organization, efficiency, and effectiveness of manufacturing operations.
- Work with Operations and cross-functional teams to support problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Experience developing and leading operational improvement projects.
- Practical knowledge of 5S, process improvement, and operational efficiency methodologies.
- Project planning, coordination, and management experience.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and operational leaders.
- Exposure to various product forms and manufacturing processes.
- Experience evaluating processes, identifying issues, and developing practical solutions.
- Experience with change management and process standardization.
- Opportunities to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
- Potential career alignment with future opportunities such as Project Coordinator, Reliability, or Entry-Level Leadership roles at ATI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in:
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration – Operations/Supply Chain
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Business Analytics
- Project Management or a related field
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Interest in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, operational efficiency, and process optimization.
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing/plant environment and participate in hands-on improvement projects.
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain management, business administration with an operations or supply chain focus, manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, business analytics, project management, or a related field.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Interest in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, operational efficiency, and process optimization.
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing or plant environment and participate in hands-on improvement projects.
ATI Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as notably strong, combining an automatic employer contribution with a dollar‑for‑dollar match that together reach a competitive employer funding level, with immediate vesting on the automatic portion.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive with multiple medical plan designs, eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire, and support through HSA and FSA options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include competitive vacation that grows with tenure, a standard holiday schedule with additional floating days, and paid parental leave.
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What We Do
ATI Inc. specializes in advanced materials, including Ni/Co-base superalloys and specialty steels, serving industries such as Aerospace and Defense. The company also offers services in environmental remediation, research, facility management, construction, and building design.
