Plant Engineer - Kankakee, IL
1 day ago
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
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary
- Competitive health and benefit plan
- Competitive matched retirement savings program
- The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
- The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
- Implements project improvements that drive manufacturing performance in speed, waste reduction, cost reduction and quality.
- Provides engineering oversight to the facility infrastructure (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, power transmission etc.).
- Plans, directs and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant.
- Assures plant compliance to Federal, State and Corporate environmental laws, rules & regulations.
- Coordinates with other functions in plant compliance to all environmental laws and regulations. Interfaces with governmental and corporate auditors. Environmental programs/areas include hazardous materials/waste management, environmental noise and lighting management, air quality management, storm water and training of plant personnel in same.
- Troubleshooting equipment operating issues and recommending short-term and longer term resolutions.
- Defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem solving methods.
- Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop and implement process improvement.
- Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules;
- Identifying root causes and recommending the appropriate corrective actions proactively.
- Promotes a culture that reinforces Company's values and expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
- Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ of years of hands on manufacturing experience
- Project / Capital management proficiency of 100k+
- Knowledge of AutoCad
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.
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