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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!\nJob Description\nWe are currently seeking Engineering/Science Student (Co-op position) for a full-time employment opportunity with our team in Ashcroft, British Columbia.\nThe Engineering/Science Co-op student would work from January - August 2027 and work with their assigned manager to meet strategic corporate initiatives and execute successful capital projects.\nPlant Description\nIG Machine & Fibers Ltd. Is a production facility that mines, processes, colours, and ships granules used for roofing products. Follow the link below to learn more:\nIG Machine & Fibres LTD - Ashcroft - Qumu Player\nBE THE GRANULE - Adobe cloud storage\nWhat Are Granules? How IKO Shingle Granules Are Made at The Ashcroft Granule Facility (youtube.com)\nPlant Location\nIG Machines and Fibers Ltd., 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0\nWhat's in it for you?\nCompetitive compensation rate from $24.50 - $27.50 per hour.\nOpportunity to carpool from Kamloops or for subsidized accommodation in Ashcroft (based on availability).\nFlexible start time and chance for alternating Fridays off.\nThe opportunity to learn and work with an industry leader in manufacturing and mining.\nWhen you join us, you will:\nWork on engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical) related projects from inception to closeout. The projects will help improve safety and efficiency for plant operations and maintenance activities\nAssist the Engineering Team with project management, including tendering, negotiating, planning, installation, supervision of projects, commissioning & project closeout\nWork with Plant Staff (Engineers, Supervisors, Tradespeople, etc.)\nShadowing personnel to create SOPs and SWIs\nAssist in the preparation of drawings and modeling to be included in projects using AutoCAD and Inventor\nWork on Health and Safety documents and procedures\nPerform spare parts optimization tasks such as generating methods to efficiently access parts for project closeout\nPerforming other duties as assigned\nOur ideal candidate will be:\nCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate post-secondary engineering program\nCommitted to health and safety of employees, contractors, and visitors\nStrong computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)\nAble to read and interpret drawings, proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or SolidWorks is an asset\nCritical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must\nTroubleshooting capabilities are an asset\nAble to work in a team or independently as required\nWork Schedule\nThe hours of work will be primarily Monday through Friday {40 hours}.\nImportant note: Please include a Cover Letter and Resume as part of your application package.\nBenefits 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.\nDiversity 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. 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