Corrugated Prototype Technician

Who We Are 

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada's pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers.  Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we are a family-owned company and have proudly been servicing clients in Canada and the U.S. since 1927 (that’s over 97 years!). 

Our customers – who include Coca Cola (Canada and USA), Keurig, Molson Coors, Blackhawk Network, and Canon to name a few – choose us because of our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays.  More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our business including graphic and structural design, production, manufacturing, logistics, sales, accounting, and human resources.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our business continues to evolve, and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, we believe in People First, where everyone is welcome, and everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number! We acknowledge that Powerful Communication is our oxygen, and that we can’t live without it. Our Growth Mindset encourages us to be open to learning and adaptable to new ways of doing things. We are leaders in our industry and our expertise allows us to Innovate Forward, bringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seek Continuous Improvements, looking for opportunities to work smarter, not harder.

We offer:

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days
• Health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Insurance Programs
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!

Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family?  If so, read on!

Role overview:

The Corrugate Prototype Technician (2nd shift) is responsible for preparing and cutting materials for corrugate displays. Working with the Structural Design team.

The incumbent will also be responsible for conducting tests on prototypes to ensure products pass requirements and compiling the results in reports occasionally.  As well, the 2nd Shift Corrugate Prototype Technician will be responsible for managing and maintaining inventory levels in the department.

This role is primarily on-site, with some flexibility at our Scarborough location.

This role will be on the evening shift (2:00–10:00 PM) but will follow a daytime schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM for approximately 3 months, or until the individual can perform their tasks independently.

Highlights of What You Will Do

• Operates prototype-making machine to cut samples according to files sent by Structural Designers.
• Communicate to the Structural Designers, Sales Team, and Shipping department when prototypes are ready for test assembly by the Structural Designer.
• Prints out the Customer or Production label sticker and ensures that the corresponding Structural Designer will sign the Production Sample Label Sticker.
• Monitors, replenishes and maintains an inventory of all prototype-making materials.
• Checks the completeness of printed or plain samples that will be shipped out or transferred to Production.
• Assist the permanent prototype department by cutting prototype templates
• Updates status related to prototype-making on the company-approved job tracking system.
• Organizes product samples inside the Prototype Room.
• Organizes singed-cut samples as per the established procedure.
• Liaise with the Designer, Sales Team and Shipping department to ensure key deadlines are met for prototype sample(s)
• Record video assembly instructions when required.
• Adhering to and maintaining department design standards and processes
• Ensuring the prototype area is neat and orderly

*All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Previous experience with corrugated material, assembly and manufacturing
• Previous experience with plastics material, assembly and manufacturing
• Previous experience in a prototyping or fabricating environment
• Above average computer literacy
• Some knowledge of SolidWorks, Artios CAD, and Adobe Illustrator is an asset
• Knowledge of Kongsberg XL24 Cutting Table machine and operation
• Ability to effectively manage and organize multiple competing priorities
• Effective interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to work collaboratively
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organization skills; able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Harding Display, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process, please contact the People & Talent Department at [email protected] using the subject line: Accommodation Request.