IKO North America-posted 3 months ago
$24 - $26/Yr
Full-time • Intern
1,001-5,000 employees

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! The Engineering Intern/Co-Op position is located in Chester, SC, and is a full-time co-op or paid intern role within the Plant Operations department. The Engineering Co-Op participant will work closely with the engineering team to gain hands-on experience and contribute to various projects, playing a crucial role in supporting the establishment and growth of our production operations. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will be involved in various aspects of mechanical engineering within a startup setting, contributing to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems.

  • Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Lead safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within department, assigned projects, and areas with goal of zero incidents.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to design and develop manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Assist in the selection of machinery and equipment and participate in the installation and commissioning processes.
  • Provide hands-on support for the manufacturing floor, troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Work with production teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with design and production teams to enhance product performance.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineers and project managers.
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studying to be a Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Strong academic background in relevant coursework.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
  • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Analytical, data-driven problem solving and action planning skills.
  • Ability to make independent and well thought out decisions.
  • Organized, self-starter, results oriented, unique problem solver.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
  • Experience in making data-driven decisions and utilization of statistics to solve problems and monitor processes.
  • All training necessary to stay current in materials engineering especially those of the preventive and predictive nature.
  • Stays abreast and informed of all environmental policies and laws as well as any changes.
  • Competitive Wage ($24.00-$26.00 per Hour)
  • Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing.
  • Exposure to different roles or departments to help clarify career interests and path.
  • Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.
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