Engineering Co-Op / Intern

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

Engineering Co Op

Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Engineering/ Maintenance Type: Full Time- Co Op (FT/PT/Cont)

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!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wage ($24.00 - $27.00)
• The opportunity to work with a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO;

• Conduct research to understand the properties, characteristics, and applications of chopped fiberglass.
• Analyze the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of chopped fiberglass materials
• Work on the development of new chopped fiberglass materials or improvements to existing formulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality chopped fiberglass materials.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to enhance product performance.
• Optimize product formulations to achieve specific requirements.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure materials meet industry standards and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineers and project managers. Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Junior or Senior specializing in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Industrial Engineering
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point & Adobe Acrobat.
• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Troubleshooting capability is a plus

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel requirements

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.

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.