General Job Description:
Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication
IES Infrastructure Solutions
Title: Data Analytics Intern
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Engineering Director
Location: Manitowoc, WI
Summary:
The Data Analytics Intern will support the organization by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data used to improve manufacturing and business performance. This position will work with multiple departments, including Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality, to develop reporting, identify trends, improve data accuracy, and provide meaningful insights that support business decisions.
This internship provides hands-on experience working with real-world manufacturing data and offers exposure to the financial and operational metrics used to manage a manufacturing organization.
Responsibilities:
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Collect, organize, validate, and analyze data from manufacturing and business systems.
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Assist in developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to transform raw data into clear, actionable information.
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Analyze manufacturing performance, including areas such as:
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Production output and schedule attainment
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Labor efficiency and productivity
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Material usage and variances
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Scrap, rework, and quality trends
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Inventory levels and accuracy
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Purchasing and budget adherence
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Manufacturing costs and variances
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Identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential opportunities for operational improvement.
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Assist with automating recurring reports and reducing manual data entry or manipulation.
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Support data validation and cleanup efforts to improve the accuracy and reliability of business information.
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Work with department leaders and subject matter experts to understand business processes and reporting needs.
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Assist in documenting reporting processes, data sources, calculations, and standard procedures.
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Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects involving operational or financial data.
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Present findings and recommendations in a clear, understandable format to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Perform other analytical and project-based assignments as needed.
Specific Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as:
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Data Analytics or Data Science
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Business Analytics
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Accounting or Finance
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Supply Chain Management
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Information Systems
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Computer Science
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Business Administration
Skills & Experience
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data manipulation.
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Experience with or interest in learning Microsoft Power BI.
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Ability to work with large datasets and identify meaningful trends or inconsistencies.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
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Ability to communicate analytical findings in a clear and practical manner.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.
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Curiosity and willingness to learn manufacturing processes and understand how data relates to shop-floor operations.
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Basic understanding of databases, SQL, ERP systems, or data visualization is preferred but not required.
Company Overview:
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
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Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
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Competitive Pay
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Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
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Company Paid Time Off
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
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Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
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Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
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Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Additional Data:
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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