Overview

About us

Southgate Fence & Wire Products Inc. is a small business in Cambridge, ON. We are fast-paced, innovative, and customer-centric, and our goal is to grow with a team of driven employees who we value and respect.

We are seeking a Lead Hand Welder Fitter to become an integral part of our growing team! The Lead Hand Welder will oversee a team of welders and general labourers in a metal fabrication shop to coordinate tasks and ensure jobs are completed correctly and on time. We are a family-owned small manufacturer of ornamental iron fence products and are looking to build a team that will grow with us. Fast-paced environment with room for employee collaboration and leadership. We are looking to partner with people who want to grow and progress with us.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products
  • Monitor various equipment and components and notify management when maintenance is required
  • Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
  • Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
  • Ensure employees complete tasks safely and timely
  • Track material, tool, and inventory needs
  • Support and mentor employees to reach goals and targets
  • Collaborate with management/owner to ensure schedules, targets and quality are being met

Qualifications:
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  • Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields
  • Familiarity with welding tools and procedures
  • Knowledge of a brake press and profile rollers is an asset
  • Knowledge or experience with a CNC plasma table is an asset (Not Required)
  • Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics
  • Ability to handle physical workload

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Skills Required:

  • communication
  • leadership
  • technical
  • time management
  • problem-solving
  • organizational

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.00-$32.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Ample space in the working environment with masks and hand sanitizer provided.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • welding: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

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