Welding Supervisor​/Lead Hand

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We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Tool allowance
• Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

• Supervise and provide day-to-day direction to the welding team, including assigning work, coordinating priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.
• Provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, coaching, and support to welders and other team members.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable welding standards.
• Fabricate and repair structures and equipment by welding various materials using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
• Inspect completed welding and fabrication work to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met.
• Support the training and development of welders, including new team members and apprentices.
• Coordinate welding and fabrication requirements, including labour, materials, equipment, and timelines.
• Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and workflow issues and provide technical recommendations as required.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensuring safe work practices and company policies and procedures are followed.
• Support daily safety activities and reinforce a strong safety culture within the team.
• Assist in the assembly and disassembly of fleet equipment in preparation for orders.
• Fabricate and repair structures and equipment on customers’ sites as needed.
• Work outside in variable weather conditions and temperature ranges.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and other internal teams to prioritize work and support business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve welding processes, quality, productivity, and overall shop efficiency.
• Perform other welding, fabrication, and supervisory duties as required.

• Valid Class G driver's license with a clean or satisfactory driver's abstract (no more than 3 demerit points). You will be required to provide a copy of your updated abstract upon request.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in structural fitting, welding, and fabrication, including experience welding steel and aluminum.
• Previous experience providing leadership, direction, or technical guidance to others is preferred;
  Lead Hand or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Strong structural fitting and welding experience.
• SMAW, GMAW and/or FCAW certifications are an asset.
• CWB certification for stick welding is an asset.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, materials, and safe work practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate team members.
• Rigging experience is an asset.
• Customer oriented, with a willingness to learn and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Willing and available to work overtime when needed.
• Highly adaptable, self‑motivated, and able to effectively manage changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with employees, colleagues, customers, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Pride in what you do!

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