Welding Shift Lead

8 to 10 tradespeople within a clean, advanced custom sheet metal fabrication environment. Offering a competitive pay rate of $32.00 to $38.00 per hour paid weekly, this leadership opportunity bridges hands-on technical mastery with front-line supervisory mentorship. If you possess valid welding certification and bring demonstrated experience driving fabrication quality and safety, connect with our recruitment team today to advance your trades career.


Advantages
Pay & Comp: $32.00 – $42.00/hr paid weekly based on leadership experience. (please note this is negotiable)
Schedule & Balance: Steady afternoon shift (Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 38.75 hours weekly) with reliable weekends off.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, extended health, dental, and vision benefit plans upon hire.
Additional Perks: Stable permanent placement within an organized, climate-controlled fabrication shop offering ongoing professional advancement and modern equipment.

Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate 8 to 10 welders across daily operations, assigning workloads according to production schedules, skill sets, and delivery dates.
Provide hands-on guidance and technical troubleshooting for manual TIG and MIG processes across steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper assemblies.
Verify first-off assemblies and conduct ongoing inspections to ensure complete compliance with engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and strict quality specifications.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to eliminate bottlenecks and support continuous operational improvements.
Enforce workplace safety protocols, inspect tools and fixtures, conduct routine hazard assessments, and champion immaculate housekeeping practices throughout the shop floor

Qualifications

Recognized Welding Certification (CWB or Journeyperson / Red Seal credential required).
Minimum 2 years of proven supervisory, lead-hand, or coordinator experience directing fabrication personnel in a manufacturing shop.
Advanced proficiency in precision TIG/MIG welding techniques across various alloys, complemented by expert blueprint and weld-symbol interpretation skills.
Strong mechanical problem-solving aptitude, reliable work ethic, and ability to comfortably handle physical requirements including standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Summary
Our partner is an established leader in precision custom sheet metal fabrication, renowned across North America for delivering specialized, high-mix manufacturing solutions to diverse global industries. Located in Port Coquitlam, BC, their modern production facility operates on core values of operational excellence, mutual respect, safety, and continuous professional development. In this vital Welding Coordinator role, you will play an active part in shaping afternoon shop operations, mentoring emerging welders, and ensuring world-class component fabrication. This is an immediate, full-time permanent opening designed for a driven trades professional seeking stability and professional recognition. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply right away with an up-to-date resume detailing hands-on welding expertise and supervisory background for prompt, confidential consideration.

Please send your updated resume to stephanie.kihn@randstad.ca "TIG/MIG Welding Coordinator - Port Coquitlam" in the email subject line.

While all applications are appreciated, only qualified candidates currently located in British Columbia will be contacted.



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