Overview

Welding Lead Hand

Company Overview

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging – metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

Position Summary

The Welding Lead Hand is highly knowledgeable of weld processes and deficiencies. This position is responsible for ensuring all welding employees are working safely, efficiently, and producing quality product. This position ensures all processes are being followed, daily production goals and quality standards are being met.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all welding employees are working efficiently, and producing quality product
  • Ensure all welding employees are working safely
  • Set targets, tracks actual vs. planned and determines why production targets are not being met
  • Ensure all processes are followed and work closely with quality control to ensure that all weld check sheets are being completed and correcting any issues that may arise
  • Be the leader of the line, filling in where needed (typically fitting) depending on the skill set of employees on the line and current employee development plans
  • Holds the welding team accountable for the daily quality and productivity levels to ensure we meet customer requirements
  • Trains new hires and completes weld tests for potential candidates
  • Monitor production levels and parts usage and report on any material issues
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 3 – 5 years of experience as a lead hand/supervisor in a welding environment
  • Must possess a valid forklift license/certification
  • Preferably possess a valid driver’s license
  • Highly knowledgeable of weld processes and deficiencies
  • Must be able to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, and work orders
  • Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques

Why Join Us?

  • Immediate Employer paid benefits and RRSP matching program
  • Signing Bonus up to $500
  • Employer paid uniform program and safety boot allowances
  • Clean weld shop
  • Workplace events
  • Competitive Wages
  • Day shift; Monday to Friday

Salary:

Starting hourly rate $28.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cambridge, ON N1T 1S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Welding Lead Hand: 3 years (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-10-28
Expected start date: 2022-10-31

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