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Welder/Fabricator at Haakon in Kingston, ON K7P 2T3
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeKingston, ON K7P 2T321.8 CAD–30 CAD/hr
Job Description
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 driven individuals to join our team as a Welder/Fabricator. This role plays an essential part in our production process, using power tools and welding expertise to help deliver the highest quality products.
Why Join Haakon Industries?
Experience
Job Type: Full-time, Indoor
Location: Kingston, ON (On-Site)
Starting Wage: $21.80 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience
Shift Schedule:
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.
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 driven individuals to join our team as a Welder/Fabricator. This role plays an essential part in our production process, using power tools and welding expertise to help deliver the highest quality products.
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
- Base Assembly: Assemble and construct bases for HVAC units according to blueprints and fabrication packages
- Welding: Complete MIG welding as required for base fabrication and work towards obtaining your CWB welding certification to complete structural welds
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues that arise during base assembly, such as alignment problems, missing parts or measurement discrepancies
- Physical Labour: Engage in demanding physical tasks to support production activities
- Physical Activity: Stand, walk, crawl, lift and carry heavy items as required to support production
- Blueprint Reading: Accurately read and interpret blueprints to guide fabrication and assembly processes
- Measurement: Use measuring tools to perform mathematical calculations, including converting fractions to decimals, to ensure precision
- Tool Use: Operate air and electric hand tools efficiently to complete tasks effectively
- 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
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, ensure proper use of PPE and maintain a clean and organized work environment
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of fabrication or construction experience (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of welding experience (preferred)
- 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 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
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.