Welding Supervisor

Welding Supervisor

Hamilton, ON

$36–$40/hr

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Welding Supervisor with a strong background in welding and fabrication? We're looking for a hands-on leader to oversee an established afternoon-shift team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Hamilton, ON.

As the Welding Supervisor, you'll lead a team with a primary focus on welding and fabrication, while also providing leadership and oversight across the machine shop, sandblasting, and assembly areas. You'll be responsible for delegating work, maintaining productivity and safety standards, addressing employee and operational issues, and providing hands-on welding and fabrication support when required.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can build relationships with an experienced, close-knit team, while ensuring operations across multiple departments run smoothly throughout the shift.

ADVANTAGES:

• Starting pay $36 -$38/hr (plus an afternoon shift premium)
• Straight Afternoon Shift
• Weekly overtime available
• Permanent opportunity with a stable and established manufacturing company
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
• Great location on the north end of Hamilton
• Comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing, stable company
• Supportive leadership team that values your input and expertise

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate a team across multiple departments
• Oversee daily welding and fabrication operations, while providing leadership and oversight to the machine shop, sandblasting, and assembly areas
• Delegate tasks, set priorities, and provide clear direction to team members
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and support to welding and fabrication staff
• Conduct visual inspections and verify weld quality meets company and customer specifications
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and workflow throughout the shift
• Support scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and operational issues in a timely manner
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Maintain organized production paperwork and documentation
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience within a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in welding and fabrication
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, delegate, and manage a team
• Strong communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to support welding and fabrication work
• Experience operating a forklift and overhead crane; certification can be completed in-house
• First Aid certification
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
• Clear and effective English communication skills
• Ability to work within an established, close-knit team environment
• CWB certification (Level 1 or 2) or equivalent knowledge preferred
• Strong understanding of MIG, Flux core, and stick welding processes and blueprint reading
• Machining, assembly, or maintenance experience is considered an asset
• Must be comfortable maintaining organized paperwork, records, and documentation

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