Finisher

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 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.

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

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

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.