Job Title: Lead Hand - Welding Night Shift
Note: This role is a Night Shift Position and will pay a Night Shift Premium of $2.20 per hour
Wage Range: $27.00 - $36.00
The Welding Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day operations on the production floor while completing Welding specific tasks. This role serves as the link between the production supervisor/manager and the production team, ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing of products.
Responsibility Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings (blueprints), and or work orders.
Independently weld multiple components with precision and accuracy, showcasing proficiency in executing welding tasks without direct supervision.
Set up all welding equipment and jigs in accordance with the specific material properties and welding requirements, ensuring optimal performance output.
Fabricate small parts as needed, showcasing proficiency in basic fabrication techniques utilizing equipment such as the ironworker, drill, and saw.
Oversee day-to-day operations on the production floor, ensuring that production goals, schedules, and quality standards are met
Provide leadership to a team of production workers, including assigning tasks, managing workflow, and ensuring adherence to production schedules
Offer guidance and on-the-job training to new and existing team members, communicating training needs to production supervisor
Troubleshoot minor production issues and collaborate with production supervisor for more complex problems
Monitor product quality and ensure all items produced meet established standards taking corrective action when required to prevent recurrence
Assist the production supervisor in preparing reports on production performance, resource usage, and other relevant metrics




Participate in plant opening and lockup procedures as required
Ensure adherence to company policies, health, safety, and environmental regulations
Other duties as assigned by production supervisor
Academic/Educational Requirements A high school education diploma or certificate is preferred
Required Skills/Experience 1-3 years of manufacturing experience is required
3-5 Years of Welding Experience is considered an asset
1-2 years in a leadership role is considered an asset
Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, safety standards, and quality control procedures
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent leadership skills
Robust organization, time management and planning skills
Proficiency in basic computer software (Microsoft Office, ERP systems etc.)
First aid certified
What Linamar Has To Offer Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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📌 Lead Hand -Welding (Ontario)
🏢 Salford Group
📍 Ontario