IKO North America manufactures roofing, insulation, and waterproofing products.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize bushing melt and chopper operations in production.
9 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Roofing
Waterproofing
Building Envelope Solutions
Insulation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
chopper operation
bushing control
process alignment
cut quality
log management
spc monitoring
Ensures efficient forming performance and chopper operation. Troubleshoots and implements corrective actions. Performs routine chopper cutterhead and cot changes as well as other chopper adjustments and maintenance.
Identifies poor performing bushings and positions. Troubleshoots and implements corrective action.
Maintains forming process alignment to written specifications.
Monitors and controls product cut quality. Take appropriate corrective action when needed.
Completes all required logs and audit sheets.
Controls bushing melt rates using statistical process control techniques. Ensures bushing temperature profiles are maintained for optimal efficiency. Starts-up bushings as required.
Assists fiber formers to ensure optimum bushing and process performance. Responds to and services fiber formers’ requests.
Monitors, adjusts, and repairs, bushing, forming process, and chopper operations including cooling air, cooling fins, leads, flex connections, prepad sprays, applicator speeds, chopper variables, etc.
Requirements
manufacturing
3+ years
safety
communication
shift work
physical
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.
Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently.
Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience.
Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Strong desire to work safely and help others also work safely. Take primary responsibility for their own safety. Follows all policies and procedures. Understands safety is a condition of employment.
Ability to perform work by reaching overhead for long periods of time.
Prior glass operations experience beneficial but not required.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
Benefits
Competitive health and benefit plan
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
Competitive matched retirement savings program
Competitive salary
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
60 years
Years of Expertise
The company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing roofing and waterproofing products.
Known for producing high-quality materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Product range includes roofing shingles, insulation, and waterproofing membranes for contractors and homeowners.
Serves sectors such as infrastructure, water resources, and heavy civil construction.
Ensures consistent delivery and innovation to meet evolving industry standards.
Culture + Values
Customer Focus: We take pride in delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers.
Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Excellence: We strive to do better every day by constantly improving our processes and products.
Innovation: We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to drive the business forward.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve common goals and value the contributions of all team members.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver results with integrity.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Emissions Target
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across operations.
20% CO2
Emissions Reduction
Reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2025.
Reduction in water usage across manufacturing processes.
Ongoing investments in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
Implementation of sustainable sourcing practices for raw materials.
Inclusion & Diversity
They implement gender balance initiatives in recruitment and leadership development.
They maintain continuous efforts to promote an inclusive work environment for all employees.
They track and report workforce diversity metrics.