Larsen & Shaw - The Hinge People
With more than 100 years of manufacturing experience, located in Walkerton Ontario.
Production Assistant
Who we are:
A family-owned business since 1919, in Walkerton Ontario, Larsen & Shaw has been a leading hinge manufacturer producing top quality Custom Hinges, Standard Continuous Hinges and architectural products as well as a wide variety of other hinges, hardware, and metal stampings. The foundation of the business rests on Integrity, Respect, Personal Growth, Team Work, Productivity, Pride & Happiness which are embedded in all aspects of the business. As a progressive company we pride ourselves on our commitment to all employees, the community and the long term success of the company.
Reporting to the Press Production Supervisor, the Production Assistant is responsible for a range of tasks throughout production to assist with the day to day operations of the company.
The Ideal Candidate:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with production equipment.
- Proven ability to support, implement, and sustain Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.
Joining the team means that you will:
- Assist with production, plating, and shipping operations as required.
- Follow established operating procedures and job-specific instructions to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Perform minor machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
- Conduct in-process inspections to verify product quality standards.
- Identify and report non-conformance in raw materials or processes to the supervisor and participate in corrective actions.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications as required.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Report any equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
- Actively contribute as a member of the production team.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the department or support other production areas as needed based on priority requirements
Compensation and Benefits:
- Wage starts at $22.56.
- Scheduled wage progression and yearly increases, as determined by CBA
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Extended Health and Dental Benefits including Vision, an Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to participate in profit-sharing program, paid out biannually
- Enrollment in RRSP program with employer matching contributions
- Co-operative unionized working environment
- Opportunity to grow within the company
- ESOP, Employee Share Ownership Program
- Wellness & Engagement Events
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
What sets us apart
Our culture is one that empowers employees to work collaboratively, maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders. As recognized leaders in the industry, the company invests in its employees to ensure that they maintain paramount skills and knowledge. The company undertakes great efforts to nurture trust and teamwork to empower each employee to be their best.
The Job
Permanent Full-time
Afternoon Shift, Monday through Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am
Why you should work for us
- Working at Larsen & Shaw means that you will have meaningful, exciting and challenging work and are rewarded for your efforts.
- The better we do, the more you gain. We offer a competitive wage and a structured compensation program, with regular wage increases and other perks. We are a certified Living Wage Employer!
- We invest in employees and their families just as they invest in us! We offer company paid group benefits, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, profit share, an employee share ownership program as well as company events, programs and wellness and engagement opportunities.
- Training and developing our people is very important to our future. We offer opportunities for formal and informal training and education to foster apprenticeships, growth, internal promotions, professional development, and more.
- We ask ‘Why?’ Why do we work so hard at retaining our business in Walkerton? Because that is where we want to live, work, and retire. We make considerable investments in our community through partnerships and by supporting meaningful charitable causes, such as the Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation.
- We understand the need for work-life balance and strive to provide our people with a supportive work environment. Small town living helps too, with a short commute for most of our employees.
- We lead the industry with purpose, making employees the heart of everything that we do.
Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.
Our team is a carefully selected set of ambitious, and well-rounded individuals looking to help modernize the manufacturing industry. We are looking for individuals who want to be a part of our company’s success as we adapt to market changes, have the desire to grow and have a clear vision of their future.
Larsen & Shaw is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for your interest in joining our team, only those selected will be contacted.
Larsen & Shaw is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please adviseus if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for your interest in joining our team, only those selected will be contacted.
