CPEG Oskam Steel Fabrication Inc. (formerly known as J. Oskam Steel) specializes in Modular Skid Manufacturing, Custom Steel Fabrication and has been in business for over 50 years. Our company’s philosophy is based upon continuous improvement and relies heavily on our training programs, which emphasize employees’ direct involvement. Our aim is to respond to our customers’ ever-changing needs in the most cost-effective and efficient ways. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and driven individual to help support our Organization in the role of Welding Supervisor at our Port Colborne, ON. facility.

A Welding Supervisor manages daily welding operations and acts as the link between shop-floor welders and upper management. They ensure all structural or fabricated work meets safety, quality, and code standards. The Welding Supervisor inspects welds, verifies weld maps, checks joint designs, and ensures compliance with standards like CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau), AWS (American Welding Society), or ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).

Responsibilities:

- Supervise and coordinate a team across multiple departments
- Oversee daily welding and fabrication operations, while providing leadership and oversight to the fabrication and machine shop 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
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
- 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
- Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop employees and the technical capabilities of the team
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes
- 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
- Maintain organized production paperwork and documentation
- Ensure weld procedures and proper welding techniques are followed

Qualifications:

- Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience within a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated background in welding and fabrication
- CWB Certification (Canadian Welding Bureau) - Welding Supervisor
- CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) – Level 1 - An asset
- ASME Certification (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) – An asset
- 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
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office,



Excel, and Outlook
- First Aid certification

Shift:

- 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Wage:

- $45.00 per hour

We pride ourselves on hiring and development practices that are non-discriminatory, job-related and applied equally via measurable, objective criteria. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotions and compensation of our employees based on their ability to do the job as well as their dependability and potential for advancement without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences for which a pardon has been granted, marital status, family status or disability, or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as enumerated in the applicable human rights legislation.

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience Supervising Welders in an Industrial environment do you have?
- Do you have your CWB Certification for Welding Supervisor?
- What types of welding are your experienced in?
- Do you have CWI Certification?
- Do you currently live in Ontario Canada?
- Do you have reliable transportation to get to work every day?

Work Location: In person

📌 Welding Supervisor (Port Colborne)
🏢 CPEG Oskam Steel Fabrication
📍 Port Colborne