Company Overview

West Coast Pre Fab Ltd. is seeking an experienced, motivated Day Shift Shop Foreman to join our growing team in Chemainus, BC.

We work across a diverse range of industries, including Oil & Gas, Forestry, Heavy Industrial, Marine, and National Defence. Our shop specializes in the fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel, custom metal products, industrial components, and specialized assemblies.

At West Coast Pre Fab, we believe in building long-term careers, developing our people, and providing opportunities for qualified growth within the company. We are looking for a strong leader who takes pride in their trade, understands the importance of quality workmanship, and can drive productivity while maintaining a safe and organized shop workplace.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Oversee daily shop operations and coordinate work assignments through shop work orders.
- Lead and coordinate tradespeople throughout fabrication and assembly activities.
- Oversee fabrication of structural components and custom metal products, including chutes, towers, and miscellaneous steel fabrications.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Read, interpret, and communicate engineering drawings and fabrication requirements to shop personnel.
- Review drawings and fabrication details prior to releasing work to the shop.
- Verify workmanship and ensure all fabrication meets applicable quality control requirements.
- Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to apprentices and tradespeople.
- Apply strong technical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate experience operating and working around light and heavy shop equipment.
- Maintain proactive communication with project management, planning, engineering, and other departments.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
- Drive shop workflow, scheduling, and production priorities.




- Coordinate inspection preparation and ensure work is ready for internal and third-party inspections.
- Assist with planning and coordinating night shift crossover activities.
- Ensure compliance with all West Coast Pre Fab policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

- Red Seal Journeyperson certification in a relevant trade.
- Previous shop leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong computer skills, including email and Microsoft Excel.
- Leadership and team management training considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, industrial equipment, and shop operations.

Technical Requirements

- Proficient welding abilities in FCAW, MCAW, and SMAW processes, including all-position welding.
- Ability to measure, cut, form, fit, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand fabrication and engineering drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Mechanical aptitude and broad industrial knowledge.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a busy shop environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as both a team leader and team member.
- Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach above and below waist level.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely in an active industrial fabrication environment.

Location and Relocation

This position is based at our facility in Chemainus, British Columbia.

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Chemainus or be willing to relocate prior to starting employment.

If you are an experienced tradesperson who takes pride in your work, enjoys leading a team, and wants to be part of a growing industrial fabrication company, we would like to hear from you.

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Pay: $46.00-$51.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Foreman (Chemainus)
🏢 West Coast Pre Fab
📍 Chemainus