Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Job Description

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 Please Note: A Cover Letter is required as part of your application package.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Wage ($23.50 - $26.50 per hour)
• Hands‑on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing, contributing to the production of high‑quality roofing materials.
• Work with a company committed to eco‑friendly practices and sustainable production methods.
• Potential for future internship placements or full‑time roles.

When you join us, you will be

• Utilizing the knowledge of Millwrights and Electricians, complete PM (Preventive Maintenance) optimizations, and develop new “walking” PM’s.
• With Reliability Engineers’ guidance, work with Production and Maintenance department to develop PM strategies for assets, Document Navigation Accelerator (linked drawings), spare part lists, job plans and PM’s for our CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Daily – coordinate the completion of Safety‑related WO’s, gather PM completion data, and work with Maintenance Planner to plan/schedule follow‑up WO’s.
• Standardize and build spare parts lists of equipment by reviewing drawings and documentation, physical line walkdowns and contacting vendors.
• Accurately identify and add assembly/component drawings and P&IDs to in‑house Document Navigation Accelerator (DNA) system.
• Assist Reliability Engineer with collecting evidence and data during Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Document asset information to update existing drawings and spare parts in CMMS.
• Assist in building reliability and maintenance reports and dashboards.
• Develop and update SOP’s, and SWI’s.
• Become our go‑to employee to support Millwrights and Electricians with CMMS issues and training, as well as training and providing tips on DNA system.

Our ideal candidate

• A current student enrolled in an Engineering program specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering - Required.
• Available for a minimum of 12 months - Required.
• Works towards being a key player on our team, focuses on building relationships with all departments and personnel, and understands when urgency is required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment/components such as conveyors, elevators, pumps, motors, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, belts, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints, as well as measuring components, and creating hand sketches and basic drawings.
• Can work autonomously, manages their time well, can accurately estimate job task time, and will know when to ask questions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (Look‑ups, Pivot Tables), and Word.
• Knowledge of a CMMS is an advantage.
• Critical thinking skills, and a high degree of organization are a must.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Expresses an interest in working in a high‑speed production facility that utilizes many complicated processes and technologies.
• Is not concerned with working in dusty, dirty, and loud environments.

Benefits of Employment

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.