During the pandemic, Inksmith has been producing plastic face-shields for healthcare workers

InkSmith, a tech company out of Kitchener, produces laser cutters and 3D printers.

They decided to join the fight against COVID-19 by producing plastic face-shields for healthcare workers.

To keep up with demand, they have decided to hire over 100 employees.

In a social media post, Jeremy Hedges, CEO of InkSmith, said they are hiring machine operators, assembly-line personnel, and support and administration staff.

“We are going to pay a living wage, have a benefits program for employees and have meal services through all day, evening and night shifts,” said Hedges.

As work will run around the clock, their top priority is keeping their staff safe.

“We have a Doctor on staff … we have personal protective equipment for our employees … we have all the protocols we need in place to make sure this is a safe work environment during a pandemic … everyone’s temperature is scanned … we’re doing everything we can to make sure our operation is COVID safe,” said Hedges.

He added once they can produce enough face-shields for Canadian clinicians they will start helping others around the world.

“This is a long term commitment to bring Canadian manufacturing of protective equipment right back here to Kitchener, Ontario,” said Hedges.

For more information, or if you want to apply you can visit their website at https://www.inksmith.ca/pages/opportunities.