Welding Supervisor / Lead Hand

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Safety gear provided

Tool allowance

RRSP Match

Training & development

Year-round employment

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead the welding team in fabrication and repair of structures and equipment. You will read engineered drawings, guide welders, and ensure work meets safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors year-round at the Gormley, ON location; overtime may be available. Proven experience with SMAW/GMAW/FCAW and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in structural fitting, welding, and fabrication, including experience welding steel and aluminum.
• Lead Hand or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, materials, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the welding team, assign work, coordinate priorities, and monitor progress for quality and safety.
• Provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, coaching, and support to welders and team members.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings; ensure work follows drawings, specs, and welding standards.
• Fabricate and repair structures and equipment using appropriate welding techniques.
• Inspect welding and fabrication work to ensure quality and workmanship standards.
• Coordinate welding and fabrication requirements including labour, materials, equipment, and timelines.

Skills

Welding leadership

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Safety culture

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

SMAW/GMAW/FCAW certifications

Job description

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Tool allowance
• Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide day-to-day direction to the welding team, including assigning work, coordinating priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.
• Provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, coaching, and support to welders and other team members.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable welding standards.
• Fabricate and repair structures and equipment by welding various materials using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
• Inspect completed welding and fabrication work to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met.
• Support the training and development of welders, including new team members and apprentices.
• Coordinate welding and fabrication requirements, including labour, materials, equipment, and timelines.
• Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and workflow issues and provide technical recommendations as required.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensuring safe work practices and company policies and procedures are followed.
• Support daily safety activities and reinforce a strong safety culture within the team.
• Assist in the assembly and disassembly of fleet equipment in preparation for orders.
• Fabricate and repair structures and equipment on customers’ sites as needed.
• Work outside in variable weather conditions and temperature ranges.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and other internal teams to prioritize work and support business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve welding processes, quality, productivity, and overall shop efficiency.
• Perform other welding, fabrication, and supervisory duties as required.

What You’ll Bring to the Team Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Class G driver's license with a clean or satisfactory driver's abstract (no more than 3 demerit points). You will be required to provide a copy of your updated abstract upon request.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in structural fitting, welding, and fabrication, including experience welding steel and aluminum.
• Previous experience providing leadership, direction, or technical guidance to others is preferred; Lead Hand or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Strong structural fitting and welding experience.
• SMAW, GMAW and/or FCAW certifications are an asset.
• CWB certification for stick welding is an asset.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, materials, and safe work practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate team members.
• Rigging experience is an asset.
• Customer oriented, with a willingness to learn and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Willing and available to work overtime when needed.
• Highly adaptable, self‑motivated, and able to effectively manage changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with employees, colleagues, customers, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Pride in what you do!

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment.

Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Location: 31 Norbett Drive Gormley, ON L4A 2G7

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, it's about more than equipment - it's the people behind it. Proudly Canadian owned since 1972, we are one professional team driven by honesty, reliability, and fresh thinking. We're known for top-quality equipment, but what truly sets us apart is our expertise, customer service, and safety-first mindset. Every role at Cooper plays a part in building and maintaining the communities we live and work in. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with a company that’s going places — welcome to the Cooper Difference.