Engineering Intern

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Fall 2025 Engineering Co-Op/Intern

Location: Kankakee, IL      Type: Full Time or Part Time, Temporary                  Department: Plant Operations

Relocation Assistance not available                        

What’s in it for you?

Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00-$25.00 per hour.

Option to work afterwards in the Spring

Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader.

What You Will Do:

• Gain an understanding of the plant, process, and equipment by working with a diverse group of functional areas on such projects as: efficiency issues, waste reduction, energy - related process improvements, reliability principles and practices, working with contractors, and plant process and equipment improvements.
• Support project delivery of both capital and non-capital scopes, liaising with clients, contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary.
• Assist with the development and implementation of visual management tools, standard work instructions, and process controls to sustain process improvements.
• Collect and analyze data from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including trending of critical equipment to determine common failure modes at the plant.
• Conduct job hazard analyses for areas on the production line. Identify hazards by analyzing each job and its associated tasks or by identifying all common hazards in the workplace.
• Facilitate the implementation of 5S Lean Manufacturing systems into the manufacturing plant environment

Skills:

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain, and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Leadership and collaboration to work in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documents, with proficiency in AutoCAD a plus.
• Proficient in MS software (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• PowerBI/Python skills are a plus.

Education:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.

Work Authorizations and Travel:

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

No travel requirements.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.