Maintenance and Reliability Intern
About The Position
IKO Industries Ltd. is hiring a Maintenance and Reliability Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in the Plant Operations department in Ironton, Missouri. This is a safety-sensitive position supporting maintenance and engineering teams during plant startup and commissioning. The intern will assist with troubleshooting, equipment inspections, maintenance-program development, reporting, vendor coordination, safety procedures, and reliability and housekeeping practices. The position involves both office work and hands-on activity in a plant setting. The posting offers competitive pay of $24.00–$25.00 per hour and an option for part-time or full-time work during the school year.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related engineering field.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
- Ability to follow safety rules and instructions.
- Comfort working in both an office and hands-on plant setting.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in industrial maintenance and manufacturing startup environments.
Responsibilities
- Support maintenance and engineering teams during plant startup and commissioning.
- Observe and assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical startup issues.
- Help build out the maintenance program, including preventative maintenance activities, standard operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.
- Help verify readiness of industrial equipment, including crushers, conveyors, screens, dryers, elevators, PLCs, electric motors, dust collectors, compressors, oilers, vibrating feeders, screw feeders, blowers, mixers, knockers, and kilns.
- Generate and present reports to maintenance team leadership.
- Perform equipment inspections.
- Handle vendor communications and coordination.
- Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures.
- Help organize tools, spare parts, and maintenance records.
- Establish and support housekeeping and reliability best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $24.00–$25.00 per hour.
- Option for part-time or full-time work during the school year.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health care.
- Progressive and challenging workplace.
- Commitment to teamwork and integrity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
