Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future. We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.
Finisher Join Our Team at Haakon Industries! Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative company? Haakon Industries, a global leader in custom-designed and manufactured HVAC units, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Finisher in the Finishing Department. This team is responsible for preparing air handling units for shipment to customers, ensuring that all components are installed, tested, and secured for safe transport.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay: $21.80 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
- Steady Full-Time Hours: Consistent schedule all year round
- Comfortable Work Environment: Heated and air-conditioned workspace
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holiday & Wellness Program: Keep yourself healthy and happy
- Company-Sponsored Events: Enjoy team-building and social activities
- Safety Boot Reimbursements: Stay safe with our support
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in a thriving company
- Respectful and Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork and mutual respect
Your Responsibilities:
- Physical Labour: Engage in demanding physical tasks to support production activities
- Physical Activity: Stand, walk, crawl, climb, lift, balance and carry materials as required to support production
- Blueprint Reading: Accurately read and interpret drawings, work orders and instructions to guide assembly and finishing processes
- Measurement & Testing: Use measuring tools and perform mathematical calculations, including converting decimals to fractions to ensure accuracy and quality
- Unit Finishing: Clean units using approved tools and chemicals, perform caulking and install bulb seals, windows, door handles, foam tape and other components
- Component Preparation: Kit and prepare components to support efficient assembly and installation
- Quality Control: Identify, resolve and report quality concerns to ensure products meet company standards
- Tool Use: Safely operate air tools, electric tools, fabrication equipment and rigging devices
- Working at Heights: Work comfortably from ladders and elevated work areas as required
- Unit Testing: Set up and perform pressure, airflow, deflection, leak and sound testing, including ductwork connections, pitot tubing installation, RPM measurement, damper adjustments and data collection
- Damper & Section Assembly: Install and prepare dampers, assembly unit splits and ensure proper orientation and sealing for testing
- Material Handling: Use overhead cranes and other equipment to safely move materials and load units for shipment
- Packaging & Shipment: Wrap HVAC units in protective materials and prepare them for safe transportation to customers
- Independent Work: Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision while meeting production goals
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment, provide support to coworkers and contribute to a positive workplace culture
- Cross-Training: Rotate between workstations and learn a variety of finishing and testing functions as required
- Problem Solving: Anticipate workflow needs, adapt to changing priorities and make informed decisions to support production efficiency
Job Type:
- Full-time, indoor
Wage Range:
- $21.80-$30.00/based on experience
Experience:
- Construction 1 year (Preferred)
- Skilled Labour 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing or Assembly Experience (Considered an asset)
Job Location:
- Kingston, ON (on-site)
Shift Schedule:
- Rotating early morning and afternoon shifts (Monday – Friday 5:45am - 2:15pm and Monday – Thursday 2:30pm - 12:30am)
- Every other Friday off
- Weekend shifts not required (occasional overtime is not mandatory and is dependent on factory needs)
- Reliable transportation is required*
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Haakon utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the initial application screening process. All applications are also reviewed by our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. For more information about our company, please visit https://haakon.com/ Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.