(New plant in Strathroy. Credit: Norbec)
Norbec company, dedicated to the manufacture of prefabricated doors and cold rooms and architectural insulating metal panels for building envelopes, recently announced the opening of its new plant in Strathroy (30 kilometers away; about 40 minutes by car from London).
This organization is offering 70 new jobs from plant managers to production operators, engineers, and maintenance supervisors. This is news that encourages both graduates and students studying programs in that field of work.
(Electrical Techniques. Credit: Fanshawe website)
“I think it’s important to open more companies, especially in the trades, as they’ve become increasingly significant, particularly after COVID. More people are entering the trades, and the availability of jobs will be crucial not just for them but for the community. Many people, especially those graduating, struggle to find jobs because positions are filled. This will provide opportunities for many,” says Jackson French, a Fanshawe graduate of the Electrical Techniques program.
“We have already started hiring a significant number of employees for the start of our plant. We will progressively ramp up as our facility gets underway and gets to full steam,” says Jan Lembregts, President of Norbec for 106.9 The X.
(Operations Management. Credit: Fanshawe website)
Douglas Zegarrundo, with a background in electromechanical engineering from Bolivia, graduated from Fanshawe’s Automotive Service Management program and is currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management. He shares the significance of the company’s new location near London, despite not yet completing his studies.
“I see this job openings as a great opportunity not only for me but for all manufacturing-related fields. It also opens doors in sectors like logistics and suppliers. Location isn’t an issue, as commuting between cities in Ontario is common. Once I finish my studies, my priority is to apply to manufacturing companies, as my experience here and the one I have from my home country makes it easy for me to adapt, especially with the training support companies provide.”
“For some more qualified engineering positions, formal education is a necessity, but not for all positions and we certainly value what the people know, whether it’s through formal education or work experience. English is required, as it is the primary language we operate in; other languages, including French, are not commonly needed,” President Jan Lembregts adds.