Manufacturing Associate II

Manufacturing Associate II – Fabrication Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Located at KML Windows Inc., a division of Andersen Corporation. This new position involves training and working/rotating through Customs, Moulder and Toolroom positions, with responsibilities of ensuring proper machining, tooling, and quality standards.

• Work safely and follow all safety practices, including ensuring co‑workers do the same.
• Follow procedures, standard work, control plans, product specifications, and clean‑up times.
• Operate equipment safely and productively, setting up, measuring, cleaning tools and cutters, and maintaining sharp tooling.
• Load and adjust programs into the computer/machines for operation of the machine.
• Determine proper machining methods with the toolroom/molder operator and provide input on machine utilization.
• Maintain machines to ensure they operate properly.
• Learn, understand, and implement Andersen Management Systems (AMS) and CI concepts.
• Participate in defining and improving standard work.
• Support and participate in employee engagement activities.
• Work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and standardized work.
• Engage in cross‑training to maintain flexibility and adaptability for resource planning.
• Identify problems and communicate issues to Work Center Leads and Supervisors.
• Assist with training co‑workers.
• Support a respectful workplace.
• Perform other duties across the plant as directed by supervision or management.

• Solid knowledge of woodworking practices, standard tooling concepts, and machining techniques.
• Understanding of general wood router concepts: speeds, feeds, material removal.
• Ability to read shop drawings, prepare tooling or machine new knives for set runs.
• Knowledge of buffer sheets and basic computer operations and keyboarding.
• Proven ability to understand and adhere to documented process controls (SWDs, JBAs, CPs).
• Ability to read and understand reports and a willingness to cross‑train on several operations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and leadership skills; ability to take direction and follow instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Independent, dependable, punctual, with a positive attitude and effective interaction with other departments.

Shift: 1 Opening – Afternoons (Monday – Thursday, 10‑hour shifts – 4:00pm – 2:30am). Wage Range: $26.08 – $27.95.

• 401(k) Plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.
• Profit sharing (target $3,600 per eligible employee in 2026, paid quarterly).

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen will consider candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, KML Windows Inc. will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.