Engineering Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 25
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Job Description
Summer 2026 Engineering Co-Op/Intern
Location: Kankakee IL Type: Full Time or Part Time Temporary Department: Plant Operations
Relocation Assistance not available
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00-$25.00 per hour.
Option to work afterwards in the Fall
Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader.
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
- Gain an understanding of the plant process and equipment by working with a diverse group of functional areas on such projects as: efficiency issues waste reduction energy - related process improvements reliability principles and practices working with contractors and plant process and equipment improvements.
- Support project delivery of both capital and non-capital scopes liaising with clients contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary.
- Assist with the development and implementation of visual management tools standard work instructions and process controls to sustain process improvements.
- Collect and analyze data from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including trending of critical equipment to determine common failure modes at the plant.
- Conduct job hazard analyses for areas on the production line. Identify hazards by analyzing each job and its associated tasks or by identifying all common hazards in the workplace.
- Facilitate the implementation of 5S Lean Manufacturing systems into the manufacturing plant environment
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
- Pursuing a bachelors degree in Mechanical Chemical Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
- Analytical skills initiating ideas troubleshooting root cause analysis problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
- Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
- Leadership and collaboration to work in a cross-functional team.
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documents with proficiency in AutoCAD a plus.
- Proficient in MS software (Excel Word & PowerPoint)
- PowerBI/Python skills are a plus.
Work Authorizations and Travel:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
No travel requirements.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Suido Kiko Middle East (“SKME”) is an engineering and construction company based in Jeddah that specializes in providing solutions in the water & waste water sectors. The company is a Joint venture between Saudi Brothers Commercial Company Group and Suido Kiko Kaisha of Japan. SKME al ... View more
