Afternoon Shift Welding & Shop Supervisor

Job Category

Fabrication Welder

Job Type

Full Time permanent

Job Location

Milverton Ontario

Job Overview

Wesbell is seeking an afternoon shift Welding & Shop Supervisor for our Milverton, Ontario facility. This person will be responsible for instructing workers on tasks to be carried out throughout their shift, and will also help provide coaching, support, and constructive criticism to help reinforce safety & morale.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve quality, safety, and workmanship, and participate in continuous improvement projects, improving policies, definitions, processes, and procedures.

• Able to work the afternoon shift: Monday – Thursday 3 pm – 1 am OR Monday – Friday 3 PM – 11 PM
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Monitoring employees’ schedule, attendance, breaks, comments, and complaints.
• Monitoring & executing work released to the shop and schedules to be followed.
• Shop personnel management & training, including carrying out regular Safety ‘Tool Box talks’.
• Providing training to afternoon shop workers on safe working procedures & operation of equipment/machinery/fabrication processes.
• Co‑working with the Shop Manager and shipping manager to professionally & efficiently run the fabrication facilities afternoon shift.
• Overseeing the schedule to be carried out in the shop.
• Shop steel ordering & inventory control.
• Assisting with QA of all the drawings coming into the shop and packages hitting the fabrication floor.
• Identifying and implementing preventative actions & preventative maintenance.

Education & Additional Assets

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade / certification training preferred.
• Ability to weld/fit/setup machinery & programming of CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of computer‑related skills/tasks.

Job Requirements & Experience

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including good math, language, and reading skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures & conditions if needed.
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multi‑tasking skills, and a professional team‑player.
• Knowledge of structural steel drawings, fabrication, and QA process.
• Extensive experience in steel manufacturing, utilization of equipment, and safety processes.

EEO Statement

Wesbell welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.