IT Server Infrastructure Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Manufacturing is hiring an IT Server Infrastructure Intern! At Charter Manufacturing, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally. What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking. Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays. Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation. Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future. Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase. Program Structure: Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months. Location: Mequon, WI Hybrid flexibility: 3 days a week in office, 2 days remote Start Date: May 2026 What you'll need: Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, 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 Planning and organizational skills Ability to succeed in a team environment Ability to handle multiple tasks What you'll do: Monitor server health and performance Check system alerts, logs, disk usage, CPU/memory utilization Escalate issues to senior engineers when thresholds are exceeded Assist with server maintenance Apply patches and updates (Windows/Linux) Reboot servers during maintenance windows Verify backups completed successfully Help manage Active Directory accounts (creates, disables, group membership) Assist with permissions for file shares and applications Update server inventories and configuration documentation Document troubleshooting steps and procedures Assist with troubleshooting server-related tickets Perform basic root-cause analysis with guidance #LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid Internship positions are not benefits-eligible. OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)