Operations Engineering Intern / Co-Op

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

Operations Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Location: Chester, SC

Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern Department: Plant Operations

Must be local to the Carolina States

Relocation Assistance not available

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wage ($24.00-$26.00 per Hour)

• Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing, contributing to the production of high-quality roofing materials.

• Work with a company committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable production methods.

• Exposure to different roles or departments to help you clarify your career interests and path.

• Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Collaborating closely with the Operation Structure steering team to support the development and organization of key documentation for our evolving operational framework.

• Assisting in the creation and refinement of materials including Asset Hierarchy Lists, Document Navigation Accelerators (linked drawings), Inventory Lists, Spare Parts Lists, Job Plans, and Preventive Maintenance documentation.

• Creating detailed Safe Work Instructions (SWIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and equipment-specific Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) documents with guidance from plant leadership.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studying to be a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

• Proficient in MS Excel, analyzing spreadsheet information, using Pareto's, Bar Charts, Look Up Tables, Pivot Tables, Drop Down Menus, etc.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Power Point.

• Troubleshooting capability is a plus

• Self-starter and eager to work.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• No travel requirement

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.