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 & Safety Internship
Location: Sumas, WA Type: PT / School Year Department: Plant Operations
**Must be local to Washington State**
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive hourly wage: $24.00 - $27.00
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with an industry leader
- Exposure to both Process Engineering and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) functions
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement projects
- Potential for future internship, co-op, or full-time opportunities upon graduation
- Working alongside Process Engineers and HSE professionals to support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs)
- Creating JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment
- Supporting the plant's 5S continuous improvement program through audits, documentation, and improvement initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety
- Assisting with equipment labeling projects, including safety, maintenance, and process identification systems
- Supporting P&ID reviews and updates to ensure plant documentation remains accurate and current
- Conducting plant walkthroughs to identify safety, process, and operational improvement opportunities
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support engineering and safety projects
- Collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE teams on various special projects
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong written communication skills with an interest in technical documentation
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs is an asset
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- No travel required
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 Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong written communication skills and interest in technical documentation
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be local to Washington State
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.
