Maintenance and Reliability Intern

IKO North America • Ironton, MO

2d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Intern will support plant operations during a plant startup and commissioning project in Ironton, Missouri. The role assists maintenance and engineering teams with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical startup issues and with developing the maintenance program, including preventative maintenance activities, standard operating procedures, and maintenance documentation. The intern will help verify industrial equipment readiness, conduct inspections, prepare reports, coordinate with vendors, participate in safety procedures, organize maintenance resources and records, and support housekeeping and reliability best practices. This is a safety-sensitive position with both office and hands-on plant work.

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.
• Comfortable working in 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.
• Assist with building 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.
• A progressive and challenging workplace.
• Commitment to teamwork and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern