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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.

Build Your Career at Haakon Industries
Haakon Industries is a world leader in the custom design and manufacture of HVAC equipment. We provide high quality, custom-built air handling units for hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and everything in between. Our team takes pride in solving unique engineering and manufacturing challenges while delivering exceptional quality and service to customers across North America.
Our success is built on the talented people who work here. In fact, most of our supervisors and lead hands began their careers in production roles and advanced through hard work, training and skill development. If you're looking to build a career rather than just find a job, Haakon offers opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
We are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our team as Production Labourers. This position is a general entry point into our production team, where employees will receive hands on training and gain experience across multiple areas within the factory. Based on skills, experience and business needs, team members may work in:

• Assembly
• Wall Assembly
• Finishing
• Electrical Assembly
• Sub-assembly
• Structural Bases
• Sheet Metal

Why Join Haakon Industries?

• Competitive pay: $21.80 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, year round employment
• Heated and air-conditioned work environment
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance benefits
• Paid holidays and wellness programs
• Company-sponsored social and team-building events
• Safety boot reimbursement
• On the job training and skill development
• Cross-training opportunities across departments
• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility as your skills grow
• Opportunities to advance into Trainer, Lead Hand and Supervisor roles
• A company culture built on teamwork, respect and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Labour: Perform physically demanding tasks to support production activities, utilizing manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Physical Activity: Stand, walk, crawl, lift, and carry heavy items as required to support production, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment
• Construction and Assembly: Install exterior and interior walls, components, and roof sections on unit bases, and install doors to create complete units
• Blueprint Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret blueprints to guide fabrication and assembly processes, demonstrating attention to detail
• Metal Fabrication: Skillfully fit and fabricate metal products to meet design specifications
• Measurement and Calculation: Use measuring tools to perform mathematical calculations, including converting fractions to decimals, to ensure precision and accuracy
• Tool Operation: Operate air and electric hand tools efficiently to complete tasks effectively
• Working at Heights: Work comfortably from heights and ladders to perform necessary duties
• Problem-Solving: Resolve issues when components do not fit as expected, analyzing why they may not align and implementing solutions to ensure proper assembly
• Independent Work: Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision to meet production goals
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Welding: Execute various types of welding with proficiency to ensure high-quality assembly

What We’re Looking For:
Experience

• Minimum 1 year of construction experience (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of skilled labour experience (preferred)

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and measurements
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation required

Job Details:
Job Type: Full-time, Indoor
Location: Kingston, ON (On-Site)
Starting Wage: $21.80 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Shift Schedule:

• Rotating early mornings and afternoon shifts
• Monday – Friday: 5:45 am – 2:15 pm
• Monday – Thursday: 2:30 pm – 12:30 am
• Every other Friday off
• Weekend shifts not required
• Occasional overtime available based on production requirements

Grow With Us
At Haakon, we believe in developing our employees for long-term success. Through on-the-job training, cross-training opportunities, and increasing responsibility, employees can build rewarding careers in manufacturing while developing new skills and advancing their careers.
If you're looking for a company that promotes from within and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.