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 and Operations Intern
Position Summary
IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are 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 by assisting with process development, documentation, equipment procurement, and 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
Assist with developing and documenting manufacturing processes for roofing granule production
Assist with procurement of equipment, from vendor interactions, spec sheet evaluation, equipment ordering, shipping and 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
Assist with 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
Assist with 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 in creating 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
Proficiency with 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, hard hat, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes may be required. Position involves standing, walking in production areas, and observing operations.
Internship Details
Open Immediately
Duration: 3 months+
Schedule: Open to Full time or Part time
Normal Scheduled Hours: Day Shift; Monday through Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible)
Diversity, Equal Opportunity and 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, veteran status or 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 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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering
- Strong interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or startup environments
- Basic understanding of process flow, data analysis, or documentation preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic documentation tools
- Strong attention to detail, organized and willingness to learn
IKO North America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IKO North America and has not been reviewed or approved by IKO North America.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or decent for many roles, with certain sales and engineering positions viewed as solid for the sector. This points to competitive compensation in those tracks relative to typical manufacturing roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime and shift differentials in plants can materially boost take‑home pay for hourly roles. This makes total earnings more attractive where extra hours are available.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match appears across multiple U.S. postings. Retirement benefits help round out a standard, competitive total compensation package.
IKO North America Insights
What We Do
IKO Roofing is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing, and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 30 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.
