Working at Outokummun Metalli
Outokummun Metalli specializes in the manufacturing of John Deere and Waratah harvester heads, as well as Vahva grapples. Our core values that guide our operations are customer focus, continuity, sustainability, and collaboration. We actively invest in the development of workplace well-being and occupational safety.
Our approach as an employer
The role of a responsible employer is reflected in our company through the following practices:
- We care about the well-being of our employees.
- We pay special attention to occupational safety.
- We provide opportunities for skill development.
- We enable job rotation and career advancement.
- We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of employee benefits.
- We are committed to continuously improving our practices in collaboration with our employees.
- We maintain our machines, systems, and tools in good condition.
- We support modern leadership based on trust, respect, and an open dialogue culture.
We regularly assess and develop our employees’ current status, future needs, and training plans in a collaborative working group with representatives from both the employer and employees. Every two years, we conduct a comprehensive workplace survey, and the results guide our focus areas for development.
Success is achieved by leveraging everyone’s strengths
Our CFO and HR Specialist have completed strength coaching training and conduct ®Natural Strengths Assessments for our employees. We use these assessments and the associated feedback discussions to enhance both individual and team performance within our workforce.
Employee benefits at Outokummun Metalli
Our ‘competitive benefits’ are not just empty words typical of recruitment campaigns. We’ve made concrete investments in various perks that support employee well-being and work ability, with clear financial benefits. Here are a few:
- Comprehensive occupational healthcare.
- A supplementary insurance covering specialist-level treatments for illness or injury.
- Leisure time group insurance, valid both in Finland and abroad.
- Flexible working hours beyond collective agreements to help balance work and family life.
- A €200 annual sports and culture benefit, plus free swimming pool and gym access twice a week.
We also offer a range of well-being initiatives, such as guided fitness activities, nutritional coaching, physiotherapy, and massage benefits. Employees can also enjoy perks like sports event season tickets, fishing permits, and shared tools such as a log splitter and car wash facilities.
Our commitment to employee well-being has been recognized with the “Most Active Workplace in the Region” award in 2024. Read more about the award presented at the North Karelia Sports Gala here.
Sounds like an excellent place to work?
If you’re interested in joining Outokummun Metalli’s skilled team, please contact our HR specialist, Ville Väänänen, at +358 40 778 9549. Ville can provide more information about the career opportunities we offer. We post our job openings here.
We offer a variety of industrial job opportunities
Recreational Committee activities
We have an active recreational committee that organizes sports trials, theater trips, and other leisure activities. Every employee is welcome to suggest new activities and get involved in organizing the committee’s events.