They haven't hired even half of the workers they will eventually, but NextStar Energy is celebrating another milestone on Wednesday: hiring its 1000th employee.
The lucky new worker is a quality inspector who will relocate from Ottawa. That person is also a recent graduate of St. Clair College.
NextStar Energy said that at the moment, it's focused on hiring production technicians ahead of production starting this fall at the Electrode and Cell plant. Production started last fall but will ramp up in the months ahead.
"I am both proud and deeply impressed by the team we're building and the unique culture we're cultivating here at NextStar," said Chief Executive Officer Danies Lee. "Windsor is home to exceptional talent and expertise."
NextStar Energy has developed a highly specialized training program for new employees, designed specifically for the battery manufacturing sector.
Construction on the 4.23-million-square-foot facility is complete. The company received its occupancy permit at the end of September.
Eventually, the plant will employ 2,500 people.
