Welding Shop Supervisor

Platinum Trailers; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP plan

Direct deposit

Year-round work

Job summary

All-Equip Repair & Service/Platinum Trailers is seeking an experienced Welding Shop Supervisor in St. Marys, Ontario. The role leads daily welding operations, supports the welding team, and ensures on-time completion with safe, efficient workflows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years welding/fitting experience, 2+ years in supervision, and strong MIG/TIG capabilities. On-site, full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and overtime options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on welding and fitting experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory/fabrication lead role.
• Proficiency in aluminum and steel welding (MIG required, TIG preferred).
• Strong blueprint/engineering drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily team workloads and production schedules to optimize shop efficiency.
• Interpret fabrication drawings and inspect welds against standards and specs.
• Lead on-floor technical guidance for aluminum/steel welding and distortion control.
• Oversee prototype builds and jig/fixture development for repeatability.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Trade certification

Job description

2302 Road 125, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C9, Canada.

The Opportunity

All-Equip Repair & Service/Platinum Trailers is a growing family-run business. We are currently seeking an experienced Welding Shop Supervisor to oversee daily shop operations and support our welding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and ensuring welders have all required materials and parts to complete jobs on schedule.

Please do not apply if you are not currently living in Canada.

Work Arrangement

Full-Time, Fully-On-site, Monday to Friday 7am-4pm.

Compensation

This is an hourly position paying $32-$40/hr depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefit package. Overtime is available for those who want it.

About Us

All-Equip is a family-owned manufacturer. sector, we’ll find a way to build it. Founded in 2011, we’ve grown into a recognized leader in both trailer manufacturing and heavy equipment repair and service, and it’s that repair experience that gives us a real edge. We’ve seen what fails in the field, and what holds up under pressure. That knowledge is baked into everything we do.

Learn more about what we do: allequiprepair.ca and platinumtrailersmfg.com

Key Responsibilities

• Shop Leadership & Workflow: Coordinate daily team workloads, schedule production runs, assign custom projects, and optimize shop efficiency.
• Quality Assurance & Inspection: Interpret fabrication drawings and engineering blueprints. Inspect welds and custom assemblies against Internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as the technical lead on the floor. Provide hands-on guidance regarding aluminum and steel welding techniques (MIG/TIG), fit-up challenges, and distortion/heat management.
• Prototyping & Jigs: Support the team during custom prototype builds. Oversee the creation and modification of jigs and fixtures to maximize manufacturing repeatability.
• Safety Enforcement: Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment. Proper PPE usage and adherence to safety protocols are non-negotiable.

Qualification & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on welding and fitting experience within a heavy equipment, trailer, or manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: 2+ years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or lead hand role within a fabrication shop.
• Technical Mastery: Exceptional proficiency in aluminum and steel welding (MIG required, TIG strongly preferred). High-level blueprint and sketch reading skills are essential.
• Standards & Certifications: Deep understanding of weld quality standards (familiarity with CWB guidelines is a strong asset). Completion of a welding apprenticeship or equivalent trade certification is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving instincts, clear communication style, and the ability to keep a team organized under shifting production timelines.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Extended Health Care and Dental benefits.
• Financial Security: Company-matched RRSP contribution plan and bi-weekly direct deposit.
• Stability: Secure, full-time, year-round work with an established, growing Canadian business.
• Growth: A varied work landscape where your advanced technical problem-solving capabilities are genuinely value.

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All Equip is a diverse and equal-opportunity employer.