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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
Schedule - Day Shift
The main purpose for this Automation Technician role is to create, modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs. In addition, this role will handle troubleshooting control systems and, when necessary, help to perform work normally performed by an electrician. This role will also be responsible for making programming backups and executing PMs as needed.
Compensation: (as per wage transparency law / unionized plant)
Benefits
* Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Health Spending Account
* Employee Support and Mental Wellness
* Short term disability
* 401k Match
* Paid vacation
* Floating days
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Engagement Events
* Awards and Recognition
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Service Awards
* Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
* Adhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures
* Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
* Ensure that products being produced meet established quality specifications
* Document quality checks at regular intervals
* Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
* Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
* Document production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand-written production reports)
* General housekeeping duties
* Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications
* Required: Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hours
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
* Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
* Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
* Manual dexterity and attention to detail
* Fluent in verbal and written English
* Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
* Good communication skills
* Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
* Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
* Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
* Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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