Maintenance & Reliability Intern — Plant Startup

IKO North America

Ironton (MO)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Ironton, MO, seeks a Spring/Summer 2027 intern to assist plant startup and ongoing maintenance in Plant Operations.

The role is safety sensitive and involves supporting PM activities, troubleshooting, and equipment readiness. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related engineering field with an interest in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing startup environment.

Qualifications

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
Interest in industrial maintenance and manufacturing startup environments.
Comfortable working in an office and hands-on plant setting.

Responsibilities

Support maintenance and engineering teams during plant startup and commissioning.
Observe and assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical startup issues.
Assist the build-out of the maintenance program to include preventive maintenance activities, SOPs, and maintenance documentation.
Verify readiness of industrial equipment including crushers, conveyors, dryers, elevators, PLCs, motors, dust collectors, compressors, oilers, and feeders.
Generate and present reports to maintenance leadership.
Perform equipment inspections.
Handle vendor communications and coordination.
Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures.
Organize tools, spare parts and maintenance records.
Establish and support housekeeping and reliability best practices.