Manufacturing Associate - Threaded Rods

About Us

Established in 1924, Standen’s is a Canadian manufacturing company making alloy steel products that are formed, forged, upset, threaded or heat‑treated for a variety of markets. As one of North America’s largest full‑line leaf spring, suspension component and agricultural tillage tool manufacturers, Standen’s prides itself on quality products and services. We are registered to the ISO 14001 international environmental standard, the ISO 9001 international quality standard and, in 2010, we obtained our Certificate of Recognition (COR), Alberta’s only safety standard recognized by Occupational Health & Safety.

Standen’s manufacturing facility is situated on 15 acres in the industrial heart of Calgary with over 250,000 square feet of space, and is complete with administrative offices, engineering and design, production, assembly, warehousing, quality assurance and shipping.

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Day Shift: Monday to Friday

Manufacturing Associates support the daily operations of our production area by operating equipment, handling materials, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. In this role, you will work primarily on the Threaded Rod cell and U‑bolt bending equipment, contributing directly to meeting daily production targets. As you progress, you will have opportunities to develop new competencies and become cross‑trained across multiple production lines to support business needs.

We provide comprehensive on‑the‑job training, and we are proud of our strong safety culture; our facility is COR‑certified.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Comfortable with manual handling of steel and metal products
• Ability to read production cards, work orders, and technical documents
• Competent in using measuring tools (e.g., measuring tape, gauges) to verify specifications
• Clear communication skills to coordinate with team members and meet production targets

• Manipulate, carry and/or lift 10–55 lbs of steel materials for threading, bending, forming, and assembly
• Operate equipment in the Threaded Rod cell, including threading machines, single and double chamfer, shear and related tooling
• Operate the U‑bolt bender to form steel rods into precise shapes and dimensions according to specifications
• Load heated or cold metal pieces into process equipment for shaping and forming
• Operate presses, forming machines, and other production equipment as required
• Perform initial part inspections and in‑process quality checks using measuring tools
• Identify and communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or process deviations
• Participate in troubleshooting, continuous improvement activities, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Industrial manufacturing environment with elevated noise levels
• Exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow) depending on work area
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in designated areas

• Extended health benefits
• Life insurance
• Company matching Pension Program
• Health & Wellness program (including onsite Physio)
• Great Safety culture
• Onsite Cafeteria and lunches allowance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Boots Allowance
• Free parking, transit accessible
• Opportunity to learn new equipment and grow within the company

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Full‑time, Permanent

In person