At Golden Windows we are a proudly Canadian, family owned, windows and doors manufacturer based in Kitchener, Ontario. Founded in 1961, we have a highly skilled, craftsman-oriented workforce that produces energy efficient aluminum, wood and vinyl windows and doors distributed across Ontario and the United States.
At Golden Windows our success is directly linked to our culture; what we believe, how we behave and the outcomes we produce. Our core values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork and Work Ethic are the foundation that engages our hearts and minds and helps us execute our vision and mission every day.
We are currently looking for an Assembler to join our Special Products Department.
This position is responsible for manufacturing highly customized products by machining and assembling wood, aluminum, glass, vinyl, hardware and other components within the window and/or door departments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bending of wood, vinyl and aluminum to a variety of radii, using both manual and CNC machinery.
- Machining of curved wood components
- Precise cutting of various profiles
- Assemble wood, aluminum, or vinyl special/curved windows using a variety of hand and power tools, including pneumatic hand tools, saws as well as utilizing glue, screws, nails or other fasteners and other light woodworking machinery.
- Ability to produce sales samples and showroom display walls
- Build new product prototypes as required, work with R&D department on custom product projects
- Inspect all products for quality conformance
- Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and work instructions.
- Able to work independently and set priorities
- Possess the self-discipline and motivation to work independently with minimum supervision to ensure product is built/assembled in the required time frame
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Must be flexible to work at various stations throughout the facility
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years’ work experience within an assembly/manufacturing environment, preferably in the window/door, glazing or wood working industry.
- Needs to have good understanding of residential construction processes
- Strong communication skills – verbal, written and listening
- Works accurately with a high attention to detail and focus on producing quality product
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, strong organization and time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and interruptions
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to use and care for a variety of power tools
- Displays a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills to address production issues in a timely manner
- Willing to learn and open to new challenges
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Plant environment with noise and temperature variations
- Regular hours Monday to Friday, overtime
- Repetitive and heavy lifting from waist to over the shoulder height
- Repetitive processes and motions
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Constantly changing job priorities requires strong organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
***This position currently reports to 300 Bridge St E , Kitchener ON
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (required)
- Woodworking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
