Welding Lead: Hands-On Supervisor for Fabrication

Cooper Equipment Rentals; Gormley; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefit package

Tool allowance

Uniform, safety gear provided

RRSP Match

Safety-minded organization

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals is seeking a Welding Supervisor / Lead Hand to oversee the welding team, assign priorities, and ensure safe, high-quality fabrication and repairs on structures and equipment. You will read drawings, provide hands-on leadership, and coordinate resources to meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes mentoring welders, maintaining safety culture, and supporting a dynamic outdoor work environment across varied jobs. Strong welding knowledge and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in structural fitting, welding, and fabrication.
• Experience leading or supervising welders or a team is preferred.
• Able to read and interpret engineered drawings and weld to specifications.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding processes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the welding team, assign work, and monitor progress for safety and quality.
• Provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and coaching to welders.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and ensure compliance with drawings and welding standards.
• Fabricate/repair structures and equipment using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure workmanship and quality; support training of welders and apprentices.

Skills

Welding experience

Structural fitting

Fabrication

Leadership

Reading drawings

Safety culture

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

CWB certification

Job description

Cooper Equipment Rentals is seeking a Welding Supervisor / Lead Hand to oversee the welding team, assign priorities, and ensure safe, high-quality fabrication and repairs on structures and equipment. You will read drawings, provide hands-on leadership, and coordinate resources to meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes mentoring welders, maintaining safety culture, and supporting a dynamic outdoor work environment across varied jobs. Strong welding knowledge and leadership are essential for success.