SUMMER STUDENT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES - Contract | May - August

​​​​​​ Who We Are

Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in manufacturing attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether building a new home or upgrading to today’s standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy-efficient and full-featured windows that are not only beautiful, but offer exceptional value. We are committed to best-in-class manufacturing technology and ensure all our products consistently exceed industry standards. This is supported by a network of dealers with a reputation for providing quality workmanship and attentive customer service. For 36 years, North Star has been manufacturing quality windows and doors, delivering great service and providing exceptional value.

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At North Star Windows & Doors, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
• Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
• Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What the Company Expects of our Team

• Bring yourself fully to work each day
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success
• #chp

Job Description

ATTENTION COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

North Star Windows & Doors is excited to welcome new and returning students to join our Production Team for the summer! We are offering full‑time, contract positions throughout the summer months, providing hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Contract Details

• Contract duration: May – August 21
• Starting rate: $22.25/hour ( Increase: $22.50/hour after 3 months)
• Afternoon shift premium: +$1.00/hour
• Hours: 40–48 hours per week
• Overtime: Paid after 42 hours
• Vacation pay – 4% paid out on each cheque
• Schedule- two‑week rotating shift schedule
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Afternoon Shift: 3:45 PM – 1:15 AM
• Overtime & Saturday shifts: May be required based on business needs

Job Description

As a Summer Student Production Associate, you will support daily production and manufacturing operations, working collaboratively to meet quality, safety, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble, fabricate, and inspect windows and doors to meet quality standards and specifications
• Review work orders and prepare materials for production
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, saws, pneumatic tools, welding equipment, and automated machinery
• Inspect finished products and report defects or quality concerns
• Prepare products for shipment, including packing, labeling, and loading
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Support production goals and team performance targets
• Follow leadership direction and verify quality through measurement
• Adhere strictly to safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program
• Available to work full‑time for the entire contract period
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a physically active production environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general labour, construction, or manufacturing is preferred
• Willing to learn, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to stand for a full shift
• Comfortable working in a physically active, safety sensitive production environment; able to lift and maneuver products (30–50 lbs , medium to heavy lifting)
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Manual dexterity and comfort handling materials
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Safety‑conscious and detail‑oriented
• 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in Canada
• Must be available for two‑week rotating shifts
• Must be available to work overtime and Saturdays when required#chp