welding supervisor

*Ready to Lead Something Bigger?* Cambridge Pro Fab is looking for an experienced, hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead the day shift at our Brantford facility. For nearly 40 years, Cambridge Pro Fab has been a family-owned Canadian leader in large, complex custom steel fabrication for the power-generation industry. Our work includes large steel ducting and custom-fabricated components used in power plants, scrubbers, baghouses and other major industrial projects across North America. This is not light or repetitive production welding. Our projects are custom, drawing-driven fabrications that require strong fitting, welding, blueprint-reading and problem-solving skills. We are looking for an experienced shop-floor leader who understands the work, recognizes problems before they affect production, knows how to implement performance development plans and effectively leads skilled tradespeople with fairness, accountability and respect. This is a hands-on supervisory position?not an office-only role. *What We Offer* * Competitive Wage * Full-time, permanent day-shift position * Dental care * Extended health care * Vision care * Life insurance * RRSP matching program * Tuition reimbursement * On-site parking * Company events * Challenging custom fabrication work * Opportunities to train, develop and grow with the company * Long-term employment with an established Canadian manufacturer *Responsibilities* * Lead, supervise and support the day-shift team of welders, fitters and general labour employees * Plan and assign daily work based on production priorities, available labour, drawings and required completion dates * Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols and job requirements with employees before work begins * Ensure employees understand job expectations, specifications, quality requirements and completion targets * Monitor job progress, labour hours, productivity, and timelines * Maintain an active presence on the shop floor and provide technical direction when employees encounter fitting, welding or fabrication challenges * Identify drawing, fit-up, welding, material or scheduling concerns before they affect production * Ensure fabricated components are completed accurately and according to drawings, specifications, welding procedures and company quality standards * Monitor workmanship and initiate corrective action when quality concerns or non-conformances are identified * Promote and enforce company safety policies, safe work practices and proper equipment use * Address attendance, performance, conduct and productivity concerns directly, promptly and consistently * Coach, train and develop employees in fitting, welding, blueprint reading, quality expectations and safe work practices * Conduct clear shift-start communication so employees understand daily assignments and priorities, setting specific daily production goals, and holding employees accountable for performance * Assist with hiring, onboarding, employee training and performance evaluations * Communicate effectively with management, quality, production planning, maintenance and Human Resources * Escalate production, quality, safety or employee concerns when additional support or decisions are required * Operate overhead cranes, forklifts and other shop equipment when required and properly trained *Required Qualifications* * Minimum *seven years of hands-on fitting and welding experience* * Experience working with structural steel, heavy plate or large custom-fabricated components * Previous experience leading welders and fitters as a supervisor, shop foreman or lead hand * Strong blueprint-reading skills, including fabrication drawings, dimensions and weld symbols * Strong understanding of steel fabrication methods, fit-up, weld sequencing, shrinkage, distortion and dimensional control * Practical knowledge of welding processes used in a structural or custom fabrication environment * Ability to plan work, organize labour, establish priorities a Location Brantford , ON Work location On site Salary $ 33.00 to $ 42.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10239391377 Various locations Brantford, ON