Engineering and Operations Intern
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Job Location:
Ironton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 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
Engineeringand OperationsIntern
Position Summary
IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. Weare currently seeking an Engineering and Operations Intern to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck Missouri plant. This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed continuous asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment
The Engineering and Operations Intern will support the startup and commissioning of our roofing granule manufacturing plant byassistingwith process development documentationequipmentprocurementand standard work creation. This role provides hands-on experience helping build manufacturing systems from the ground up including process flows operating standards and continuous improvement practices.
Key Responsibilities
Support plant startup and commissioning activities across production and engineering functions
Assistwith developing and documenting manufacturing processes for roofing granule production
Assistwith procurement of equipment from vendor interactions spec sheet evaluation equipment orderingshippingand tracking install and commissioning
Create and update Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for equipment processes and operating procedures
Observe and document raw material handling crushing screening coating firing cooling and packaging processes
Assistwith process mapping workflow layout and startup readiness activities
Collect production and quality data to support process stabilization and optimization
Support engineering trials process adjustments and improvement initiatives
Assistwith startup punch-list tracking and corrective actions
Collaborate with operations maintenance quality and EHS teams
Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety quality efficiency and waste reduction
Learning Opportunities
Hands-on exposure to manufacturing plant startup and commissioning activities
Experience increating Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) SOPs and process documentation
Understanding of roofing granule manufacturing and coating processes
Introduction to process stabilization ramp-up and continuous improvement
Exposure to industrial safety environmental controls and compliance requirements
Development of cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Chemical Industrial Manufacturing or Materials Engineering
Strong interest in manufacturing process engineering or startup environments
Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial setting
Basic understanding of process flow data analysis or documentation preferred
Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and basic documentation tools
Strong attention to detail organized and willingness to learn
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing startup environment with exposure to dust noise heat and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses hardhat hearing protection and steel-toe shoesmay be required.Position involves standing walkinginproduction areas andobservingoperations.
Internship Details
Open Immediately
Duration:3months
Schedule: Opento Full time or Part time
Normal Scheduled Hours: Day Shift; Monday through Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm(Flexible)
Diversity EqualOpportunityand Accommodations:
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 veteranstatusor disability.
IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes internal applications from employees with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for internal applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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
About Company
IKO is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing & water proofing products, insulation systems & accessories.
