Build, Create, and Learn with a Local Manufacturer
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on projects, likes to see how things are made, or wants to explore creative careers that don’t involve sitting at a desk all day? Then Keystone Tarps LLC might be the perfect place for your next career exploration!
Located just outside of Williamsport in Cogan Station, Keystone Tarps LLC has been designing and building custom tarps and covers for over 30 years. These aren’t your average tarps—each one is tailored for specific uses like trucks, trailers, boats, campers, and even heavy machinery. If it needs a custom-fit cover, they can build it.
As a student intern at Keystone Tarps LLC, you’ll have the chance to:
- Learn how to use industrial sewing machines and cutting tools
- Help design and assemble custom tarp systems
- Help install the systems on to trucks
- Assist with adding grommets, straps, and other hardware
- Shadow employees in production, design, and business operations
- Gain exposure to how a small business manages orders, customer service, and logistics
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is great for students who:
- Enjoy working with their hands and being active
- Are curious about how things are built and customized
- Like art, design, or technical trades
- Want to explore manufacturing, entrepreneurship, or creative problem solving
You don’t need to have experience—just a willingness to learn and try something new! The team at Keystone Tarps LLC is supportive and excited to help young people learn about career paths they may not have considered before.
What Makes This Experience Unique?
Keystone Tarps LLC is a family-owned business where you’ll be more than just an observer—you’ll get to do. Whether it’s helping with product assembly, learning how to measure and design, or seeing how customer needs are translated into real-world solutions, you’ll leave with new skills and a better understanding of what a future in manufacturing or small business could look like.