May 18, 2026

Welcome to Our 2026 Interns!

A summer internship at Olympic Steel means hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and meaningful contributions to the Company. Help us give them a great experience and show them what it means to be part of the industry and the Olympic Steel team!

The Olympic Steel Summer Internship Program gives students the chance to learn, grow and bring their ideas to life while gaining real-world experience and a firsthand look at careers in metals and manufacturing.


This summer’s interns will be working across various divisions and areas of the business through Aug. 14. We’re proud to welcome our 2026 cohort—some new, some returning:


  • Benning Bass - Sales / Marketing (Action Stainless - Houston, TX)
  • Srijan Bastakoti - Quality (Olympic Steel - Minneapolis, MN)
  • Jack Bishop - Operations (Olympic Steel - Minneapolis, MN)
  • Samantha Ciappa - Administration (Chicago Tube & Iron - Romeoville, IL)
  • Isaac Coltvelt - Quality (Olympic Steel - Minneapolis, MN)
  • Jillian Darland - Engineering / Quality (Olympic Steel - Bettendorf, IA)
  • Aspen Helling - SH&E (Olympic Steel - Minneapolis, MN)
  • Sophie Heuertz - Engineering / Quality (Olympic Steel - Bettendorf, IA)
  • Dottie Kang'ara - Engineering / Quality (Olympic Steel - Bettendorf, IA)
  • Fredrick Maraidza - Quality (Olympic Steel - Bartlett, IL)
  • Jonathan Parris - Operations / Sales (Chicago Tube & Iron - St. Paul, MN)
  • Connor Prodoehl - Accounting / Finance (Chicago Tube & Iron - Romeoville, IL)


Intern Schedule & Getting Involved

Everything’s in the full calendar—events, key dates and Summer Spirit Days. Find it HERE, and check out the Spirit Day snapshot below.

Follow Along

We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes highlights all summer long on our social media channels. Be sure to follow Olympic Steel on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!


Help Welcome Them—And Learn About Them, Too

If you cross paths, take a moment to say hello. Introduce yourself, share a little about what you do and ask what they’re working on this summer—and maybe pass along a helpful insider tip.


Future Internship Opportunities

Internships play an important role in developing future talent in our industry, and they’re a great way to support to your team’s priorities. Learn more about our Internship Program here, or reach out to Amanda Lessey at Amanda.Lessey@olysteel.com.