Plant Engineer
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Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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 Title: Plant Engineer
*THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Job Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager the Plant Engineer will oversee plant projects from conception through design fabrication and commissioning. This role focuses on infrastructure upgrades and systems improvement to enhance production efficiency quality and capacity. The Plant Engineer also provides day-to-day engineering support to the facility and ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes teledoc virtual health FSA HCSA & other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Short term disability
401k Match
Paid vacation
Floating days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
Implements project improvements to enhance manufacturing performance in speed waste reduction cost efficiency and quality.
Provides engineering oversight of facility infrastructure including boilers HVAC compressed air systems and power distribution.
Plans directs and coordinates the design construction modification and maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
Ensures compliance with federal state and corporate environmental laws regulations and policies.
Coordinates environmental programs such as hazardous materials and waste management air quality storm water noise lighting and employee training; serves as liaison with governmental and corporate auditors.
Troubleshoots equipment and process issues recommending both short-term fixes and long-term solutions.
Leads structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve process inefficiencies.
Collects analyzes and interprets operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Collaborates closely with operations quality and maintenance teams to support raw materials control product specifications and production schedules.
Identifies root causes of issues drives corrective actions and promotes a culture aligned with company values and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
3 of years of hands-on manufacturing experience
Project / Capital management proficiency of 100k
Knowledge of AutoCAD
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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:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
IKO is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing & water proofing products, insulation systems & accessories.
