Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Shop Lead Hand to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily shop operations, coordinate maintenance and repair activities, and ensure safety and efficiency across all work areas. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and automotive systems, contributing to the smooth running of our workshop.

Duties

- Supervise daily shop activities, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Assist with heavy equipment operation, including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and other industrial machinery.
- Conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on farm machinery, heavy equipment, and automotive systems using hand tools, power tools, and schematics.
- Coordinate the assembly and disassembly of machinery components while adhering to safety protocols.
- Support team members with mechanical troubleshooting involving electrical systems, HVAC units, welding tasks, and general mechanical knowledge.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards by conducting regular safety checks and promoting best practices among staff.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and equipment inspections.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3–5 years of structural steel or heavy metal fabrication experience in a custom shop production environment.
- Advanced blueprint reading and layout skills.



Proficient with shop equipment (overhead cranes, band saws, ironworkers, drills, shears).
- Hands-on experience operating excavators, cranes, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment is essential.
- Strong mechanical knowledge across automotive repair, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and electrical systems.
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, schematics reading, welding techniques, and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently in a busy workshop setting.
- Previous mechanic experience or technical training related to automotive or industrial systems is advantageous.
- Excellent customer service skills to liaise effectively with team members and clients when needed.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation standards and safety regulations is required.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in welding (MIG/TIG), machining, and assembly processes. CWB certification is an asset.

Schedule

- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm
- Alternating Saturdays
- Overtime after 44 hours/week

Pay: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bolton, ON L7E 5B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Shop Lead Hand: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CWB Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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