BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) is a leading supplier of nuclear‑grade materials and precision‑machined components for CANDU nuclear power utilities.Position Overview:The Shift Lead Hand will support the department Supervisor and will provide front‑line support to employees when the Supervisor is off‑shift, while maintaining their regular job duties.Location:Onsite in Oakville, OntarioYour Day to Day:While maintaining regular job responsibilities (Machinist, etc.), Shift Lead Hands will have the following additional job responsibilities:Drive the schedule to ensure targets / Tact rates are met per the Master Schedule. When changes are necessary, or issues occur.Direct and support department employees on work schedules, prioritizing job tasks, and managing training requirements as necessary. Oversee and schedule workflow through department machines to optimize equipment utilization in full support of Production requirements.Provide technical support and advice related to standards to Inspectors.Work closely with the department Supervisors to identify non‑conformances and take immediate action to support corrective action and resolution of all issues.Review relevant inspection reports when necessary.Drive and lead PCRs and Continuous Improvements.Production Specific:Host Toolbox Talk at the start of the shift. The discussion should include a safety moment, a quality message, a pre‑job brief of shift tasks and critical aspects of the job. Only if the Supervisor is absent.Complete the end‑of‑shift report and e‑mail it out to the distribution list. Only if the Supervisor is absent.Ensure that hourly employees have completed timesheets and that any absenteeism was notified to the Production Supervisor.Complete a shift communication to the Production Supervisor for additional information beyond what is noted in the shift report. This should include any machine issues, health and safety concerns, process concerns or resource concerns.Follow up with team members to ensure the production schedule is being achieved, and that computer and visual management systems (Freedom AI, Supervisor Value Stream Report)



are updated.Reassign machinists to secondary work if a machine is down.Report any maintenance issues and any machines that are down due to maintenance or production issues.Daily and weekly management of key priorities, managing changeovers in a timely fashion, ensuring all tooling is clearly defined in the tool setup sheets. Prove‑out program with programmer, build setup instructions, and enhance the tooling setup sheets with correct run times, tool length description, offsets to create Job Kits per job.Drive continuous improvement in the cell, drive run‑time improvement and rework/scrap % reduction, documenting gaps to management through continuous improvement logs, etc. (War on Waste, Engineering Change Request).Support the Supervisor to ensure all team members are completing the maintenance check list.Support the Supervisor in the daily and weekly management of key priorities through the machinist and QC team to ensure the plan is achieved.Problem‑solve tooling, programming, and minor maintenance issues with team members, documenting gaps to management through PCRs (Production Change Request).Assist in necessary corrective actions to prevent scrap or rework.Assist with orientations of new production employees and with other cross‑training departments.Perform other duties as required.Required Qualifications:Sound understanding of Quality requirements.Demonstrated leadership abilities. Previous leadership experience is an asset.Expertise in reading and interpreting engineering component drawings, including a very strong understanding of metrology and GD&T.Knowledge; of ASME Code, ISO 9001, CSA N285.0, and N299 quality programs is an asset.Ability to communicate, motivate,



and lead teams in the pursuit of optimal resolutions to problems.Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with a focus on continuous improvement.Strong communication and problem‑solving skills to work within a team‑based workplace.The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $82,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected candidate, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected candidate receives an offer of employment.At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment practices, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions. BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.BWXT confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production, Shift Lead - C$65,000 - C$82,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 BWXT Precision Manufacturing
📍 Winnipeg