With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine spanet. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
American Handforge is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Intern to join our Aerospace and Manufacturing Sales team. This internship provides hands-on experience in business development, customer relations, and sales operations within the aerospace and manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, collaborative, and interested in understanding how sales and production work together to serve key customers.
This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments or other obligations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
- Assist the sales team with quoting, order entry, and customer follow-ups.
- Conduct spanet research to identify new leads, competitors, and growth opportunities in aerospace, semi-conductor and manufacturing sectors.
- Prepare and maintain sales reports, pricing lists, and customer records.
- Support proposal preparation, bids, and documentation for client requests.
- Collaborate with internal departments (EHS, quality, compliance, production, logistics and engineering) to ensure smooth order flow and on-time delivery.
- Participate in sales and production meetings to understand client needs and internal capacity.
- Help organize spaneting and outreach initiatives such as trade show preparation or promotional campaigns.
- Provide general administrative and project support to the sales and management teams.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Basic understanding of sales processes and business development
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to conduct spanet research and synthesize findings
- Interest in the aerospace or manufacturing industry
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with manufacturing or aerospace terminology and processes.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Understanding of supply chain, logistics, or production workflows.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales data, pricing trends, or spanet insights.
- Comfortable working with technical drawings or product specifications (training provided if needed).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report creation (pivot tables, charts, formulas).
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical clients.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Proactive attitude with a desire to learn about business development and manufacturing sales strategies.
- Experience with project coordination or supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Interest in pursuing a career in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial sales.
Experience & Education
Minimum second year student work towards Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $25.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the companys medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
