Description

Job Description

Job Class: Intern I

Job Title(s): Intern I

Job Organization Level: As assigned

Reports To: As assigned

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Intern provides general support to an assigned department or team to work on a specific project/initiative or assist with day-to-day operations and organizational tasks. This role is designed for individuals with little to no prior work experience and offers hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. Duties may vary by department and are performed under close supervision, with training provided as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Other duties may be assigned.

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.

Perform tasks related to and required as determined by assigned project or department (see Additional and/or Department Specific Responsibilities section or Specific Duties and Responsibilities document for details).

Provide administrative and operational support to the assigned department. 

Perform basic office tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, organizing documents, and data entry. 

Assist with maintaining accurate records and documentation. 

Use computer systems, software, apps, hardware and office equipment to complete assigned tasks. 

Support team members with routine tasks, projects, or special assignments as directed. 

Communicate professionally with team members and supervisors. 

Participate in training opportunities and learn department-specific processes and tools.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety Awareness – Follows safety rules and reports unsafe conditions. 

Dependability – Arrives on time, follows instructions, and completes assigned tasks. 

Willingness to Learn – Open to feedback and learning new skills. 

Communication – Listens carefully and communicates clearly and respectfully. 

Teamwork – Works cooperatively with others and contributes to a positive work environment. 

Organization – Able to manage simple tasks and follow basic procedures. 

Professionalism – Treats others with respect and maintains appropriate workplace behavior.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: 

High School Diploma or currently enrolled in high school, college or a technical/training program preferred. Some relevant work experience preferred.

Language Ability: 

Basic ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions. 

Ability to communicate information clearly and ask questions when clarification is needed.

Math Ability: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

Familiarity with computers, email, and common office software (such as word processing or spreadsheets), as well as proficiency in using department-specific systems and tools.

Certificates and Licenses: 

None required.

Other Qualifications:

This position requires specific knowledge in the following areas to be successful:

• Have a business mindset, a customer service-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others;
• Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems, and follow-through with internal clients;
• Strong customer service skills;
• High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies;
• A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision; and
• Highly organized;

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be engaging in these physical activities:

Physical Activity, Amount of Time

Stand: Under 1/3

Walk: Under 1/3

Sit: 1/3 to 2/3

Use hands to finger(s), handle, or feel: Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms: 1/3 to 2/3

Climb or balance: None

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 1/3

Talk or hear: Over 2/3

Taste or smell: Under 1/3

Normal or corrected vision with the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) is required to be able to perform this job successfully.

This job requires that the person be able to independently lift or exert the amount of force or weight within the frequency specified below:

Lifting or Force Requirements, Amount of Time

Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3

Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3

Up to 100 pounds: None

More than 100 pounds: None

This job performs Light Work. It requires the exertion of up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds 

Occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects. The work may involve periods of sitting and using desktop computers and office equipment and computers. It may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time; and may involve the occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as equipment, files, file boxes, manuals, supplies, materials and product samples. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of the conditions an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is mild, which is typical of an office environment.

This job will be performed under the environmental factors given below:

Environment Conditions, Amount of Time

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): None

Work near moving mechanical parts: None

Work in high, precarious places: None

Fumes or airborne particles: None

Toxic or caustic chemicals: None

Outdoor weather conditions: None

Extreme cold (non-weather): None

Extreme heat (non-weather): None

Risk of electrical shock: None

Work with explosives: None

Risk of radiation: None

Vibration: None

The primary work location for this job is an office setting and may require extensive work using a computer. It may require occasional travel to company locations or other locations for training and meetings.

This job does not regularly require the use of personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The associate is required to wear PPE when in manufacturing and warehouse areas, restricted areas, or areas designated with specific PPE requirements; and when handling equipment or materials with designated PPE requirements.

Additional and/or Department Specific Responsibilities:

The AI Engineering Intern will work with the local IT team and business stakeholders to design, prototype, and support agentic AI solutions for Barnhardt Manufacturing Company. This role will focus on building practical AI agents, automating workflows, integrating large language models into internal processes, and helping deliver scalable AI capabilities that improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include assisting with the design and development of AI agents using OpenClaw, NemoClaw, and major LLM platforms; building and maintaining Python and JavaScript code for AI-enabled applications and integrations; supporting prompt engineering, model testing, and evaluation workflows; connecting AI agents to internal systems, APIs, and business data sources; documenting technical solutions, experiments, and implementation steps; and collaborating with IT and business teams to identify opportunities for automation and responsible AI adoption.

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in building AI agents and workflow automation solutions using OpenClaw and NemoClaw.
• Working knowledge of major large language models (LLMs) and model providers, including how to evaluate, prompt, integrate, and orchestrate them for agent-based applications.
• Required programming skills in Python and JavaScript for developing, testing, and maintaining AI-driven applications and integrations.
• Understanding of API integrations, automation workflows, and connecting AI agents to business systems, tools, and data sources.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, agent design patterns, debugging, and performance optimization for AI solutions.
• Strong communication, written, and collaboration skills, with the ability to document technical solutions clearly.
• High aptitude and willingness to learn new AI technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, manage priorities, and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work for Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. in the U.S. without employer visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa category.