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 & Reliability Intern

Location: Bismarck, MO

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Reliability Intern will support equipment installation, maintenance, reliability, and plant commissioning activities during the startup of a roofing granule manufacturing plant. This role provides experience in preventative maintenance and industry reliability practices, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience with equipment installation, inspection, and troubleshooting in a heavy industrial environment. The right candidate will adhere to all prescribed safety standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Support maintenance and engineering teams during plant startup and commissioning

Observe and assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical startup issues

Assist the build-out of the maintenance program to include preventative maintenance (PM) activities, standard operating procedures, and maintenance documentation

Help verify readiness of crushers, conveyors, screens, dryers, elevators, PLCs, electric motors, dust collectors, compressors, oilers, vibrating feeders, screw feeders, blowers, mixers, knockers, kilns, and other industrial equipment

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

Career Opportunities

Exposure to plant startup and commissioning activities

Networking opportunities with many industrial equipment manufacturers and general contractors

Extensive experience with preventative maintenance and reliability practices

Exposure to manufacturer drawings and manufacturer maintenance manuals

Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical and electrical systems

Understanding of industrial safety standards and procedures

Collaboration with maintenance, operations, engineering, and EHS teams

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related engineering field

Interest in industrial maintenance and manufacturing startup environments

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

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and heat. Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots. Position involves standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working around operating equipment.

Internship Details

Duration: 3 months+

Schedule: Open to Full time or Part time

Normal Scheduled Hours: Day Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible)

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 employee's 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 disability. IKO 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.

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Maintenance and Reliability Intern