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

Maintenance Apprentice

Location: Sumas WA Type: Full Time Department: Maintenance

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive pay range starting Rate: $32.55 an hour
• Work with experienced well diversified team
• Ability to have a good work life balance
• 12 hour shifts
• Dependable year round employment with no concerns about layoffs
• Educational opportunities if desired
• Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Competitive matched retirement savings program 401k (US)
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

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!

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and correcting all unsafe conditions and completing safety assessments of all work prior to starting any job
• Working with other Mechanics and Electricians to resolve issues
• Assist in changing pumps motors gearboxes and other components as needed.
• Ability to learn how to run a forklift scissor lift boom lift and overhead crane when needed.
• Able and willing to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Responsibility & accountability for being compliant with all IKO rules policies and SOPs.
• Assist with housekeeping. Sweeping shoveling and cleaning up areas etc.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Highschool diploma or GED required
• Ability to learn take direction and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Must have ability to operate a computer.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must be able to access equipment for repair and maintenance this may require crawling bending lying underneath equipment crouching.
• Requires manual dexterity.

Apprenticeship Requirements:

• Capability to retain both classroom and practical knowledge.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge through written and practical exams.
• Understand it is a 35 year process to achieve journeyman level completion.
• Required to purchase tool and the beginning and throughout apprenticeship.
• Personal drive and resilience to complete lengthy apprenticeship.

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 employees 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 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.