Northern Strands Group of Companies provide an all-inclusive solution for construction, mining, engineering, equipment, and supply requirements with top-notch craftsmanship, cutting-edge innovation, and dedication to health, safety, workplace, and community. We are proudly Canadian, and globally capable.

Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals comprising 15 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services, electrical services, and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing is growing, and we're on the lookout for a passionate, detail-driven Welder Lead Hand , whose primary responsibilities are delegating tasks, interpreting blueprints and welding process specifications, and safely operating manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to meet production goals. Fortis is a proud Saskatchewan-based company known for our innovation, integrity, and deep ties to the communities we serve.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test will be required as a condition of employment.

Shift Schedules

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm

Friday - Sunday, 6:00am to 7:00pm

Current job opening: weekend shift

Why You’ll Love Working Here





Collaboration - complementary Group of Companies servicing the mining and construction industries

Innovation- if it doesn’t exist, we will engineer and manufacture it

Excellence - be a part of an industry leader in quality, safety, & integrity

Culture - a diverse team that values collaboration, innovation, and community

What You’ll Be Doing

Fabrication and Welding tasks

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux- cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment

Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines

Conduct repairs, modifications, and retrofits

Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques

Adhere and comply with company policies and Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations

Maintain safe work practices

Travel to jobsite to perform onsite welding and field fits, as required

Other duties as assigned





Machine inspection and maintenance

Maintain and clean all machines and tools

Report requirements for repairs to supervisor

Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports

Processing jobs according to defined company policies and protocols

Receive instructions from Welding Supervisor for each job

Provide details necessary to administration office for job number assignment

Review, understand, and complete work order

Follow detailed instructions on the order and ask for clarification prior to starting the job

Ensure all parts and components used in the recertification process are recorded to the job number

Accurate and detailed tracking of time spent on jobs

Team Leadership

Assign daily work activities to team members in alignment with production schedules and project deadlines

Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members while working alongside them

Lead by example in productivity, work ethic, and attention to detail

Promote a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment

Ensure all team members adhere to all company policies, procedures and occupational health and safety regulations

Communicate job status, issues, and concerns to the Welding Supervisor in a timely manner

What You Bring To The Table

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid CWB welding certification, GMAW and SMAW, certified in all positions

Minimum of one (1) year experience welding in a heavy manufacturing environmenthum-| dif

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📌 Welder Lead Hand (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Northern Strands Group of Companies
📍 Saskatchewan