STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE Are you an experienced Welding Supervisor with a strong background in welding and fabrication? We’re looking for a hands-on leader to oversee an established afternoon-shift team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Hamilton, ON.
As the Welding Supervisor , you’ll lead a team with a primary focus on welding and fabrication , while also providing leadership and oversight across the machine shop, sandblasting, and assembly areas . You’ll be responsible for delegating work, maintaining productivity and safety standards, addressing employee and operational issues, and providing hands-on welding and fabrication support when required.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can build relationships with an experienced, close-knit team, while ensuring operations across multiple departments run smoothly throughout the shift.
ADVANTAGES: Starting pay $36 -$38/hr (plus an afternoon shift premium)
Straight Afternoon Shift
Weekly overtime available
Permanent opportunity with a stable and established manufacturing company
Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
Great location on the north end of Hamilton
Comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching
Opportunity for advancement within a growing, stable company
Supportive leadership team that values your input and expertise
RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and coordinate a team across multiple departments




Oversee daily welding and fabrication operations, while providing leadership and oversight to the machine shop, sandblasting, and assembly areas
Delegate tasks, set priorities, and provide clear direction to team members
Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and support to welding and fabrication staff
Conduct visual inspections and verify weld quality meets company and customer specifications
Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and workflow throughout the shift
Support scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
Address employee concerns, conflicts, and operational issues in a timely manner
Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Maintain organized production paperwork and documentation
Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience within a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
Strong background in welding and fabrication
Proven ability to lead, motivate, delegate, and manage a team
Strong communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to support welding and fabrication work
Experience operating a forklift and overhead crane; certification can be completed in-house
First Aid certification
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
Transparent and effective English communication skills
Ability to work within an established, close-knit team environment
CWB certification (Level 1 or 2) or equivalent knowledge preferred
Strong understanding of MIG, Flux core, and stick welding processes and blueprint reading
Machining, assembly, or maintenance experience is considered an asset
Must be comfortable maintaining organized paperwork, records, and documentation

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📌 Welding Supervisor (Ontario)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Ontario