Process Engineering Co-op

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

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a manufacturer of quality commercial and residential roofing products and part of the IKO Group of Companies. We presently have an opportunity for a Process Engineering Co-Op (12-month or 16-month contract) to join our team based in Brampton, Ontario beginning in January 2027. Please note, this is a Safety Sensitive position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with large ongoing project to update our Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Working Instructions/checklists
• Organizational work in the computer system using Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Lead continuous improvement projects to solve technical issues and improve process performance
• Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing strategies and troubleshooting tools
• Observing the production floor to figure out sequence of events, and assist with process map
• Organization of documentation systems
• Assist with Health and Safety administration as required
• Other administrative duties as required

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or new graduate of an Engineering or Technical Program
• Tech savvy – highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with compliance documentation or processes
• Great deal of energy and drive
• Great organizational skills
• Possess great initiative
• Ability to learn quickly
• Flexibility
• ISO 9001 understanding or experience – an asset

Wage

• $23.50/hour - $26.50/hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a limited basis to assist in initial assessment, identification, and review of candidates. AI is used only to support our recruiting and hiring team, and decisions are always made by the recruiting and hiring team. Absolutely no applicant data is sent or provided externally through these AI tools.

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.