Northern Blower is an industrial fan manufacturer that supplies equipment to the petrochemical, pulp and paper, automotive, power, agricultural, and food industries. Our diverse customer base gives us the unique opportunity to solve interesting problems and do something different daily. We are a group of dedicated people determined to provide our customers with the best solution for their needs and excellent customer service.

Our team is not just about business. We are dedicated to doing the right thing, striving for improvement, caring for each other, and positively impacting our community. This dedication is what inspires us and keeps us motivated every day.

Northern

Blower offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, matched pensions, and a bonus program.

Weld Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Weld Supervisor to join our manufacturing team.

The Weld

Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing welding operations, supporting weld quality and code compliance, and helping ensure production work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.

We are looking for a practical, hands-on leader who can support welders and fitters on the shop floor, coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams, and maintain the discipline required for CSA welding certification and continuous improvement. Core responsibilities include:

· Supervise daily welding activities and support workflow, production team allocation, and scheduling to meet production requirements

· Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved welding procedures, applicable CSA W47 and W59 requirements, and company quality standards





· Provide hands-on technical guidance to welders and fitters, including review of drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements

· Maintain welding program documentation, including welder qualifications, welding logs, inspection records, and procedure documentation

· Coordinate with Quality Control to support inspections, resolve non-conformances, and implement corrective actions

· Promote safe welding practices, proper use of PPE, and a strong shop-floor safety culture

· Identify opportunities to improve weld quality, reduce rework, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives

· Mentor and train team members while helping to identify skills gaps and training needs

Candidate Qualifications

· Certified Welding Supervisor designation required

· Valid CSA welding qualifications or demonstrated experience working within CSA W47/W59 frameworks

· Weld Inspector Level 1 or 2 is considered an asset but is not required

· 5+ years of welding experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial fabrication environment

· 2+ years of supervisory, lead hand, or team leadership experience

· Experience with industrial fabrication/heavy manufacturing; aluminum welding experience is considered an asset

· Experience with custom industrial equipment or rotating equipment fabrication is preferred

· Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and inspection requirements

· Familiarity with GMAW and related welding processes such as FCAW, MCAW, and GTAW

· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams in a manufacturing shop workplace

📌 Welding Supervisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 Northern Blower
📍 Winnipeg