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- Microsoft Excel
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- Dental care
- Vision care
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Lead Metal Fabricator

Peregrine Millwork Ltd -
Burnaby, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$37–$47 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Heavy lifting
CAD
ERP systems
CNC laser cutting
English
Metal fabrication
MIG welding
SolidWorks
Computer skills
Welding
Construction experience
Communication skills
CNC

Full job description

Company: Peregrine Millwork Ltd.

Business Address: 3131 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5H 3H1

Job Title: Lead Metal Fabricator

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location of employment: Burnaby, BC

Language of work: English

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Wage: $37-$47/hr

Benefits: Extended health care; 10 days vacation

Position Summary:

As Lead Metal Fabricator you are responsible for the hands-on production and quality of custom metal components integrated into Peregrine Millwork's architectural woodwork projects, while providing day-to-day leadership to a small team of fabricators. This role combines strong technical welding and fabrication skill with the ability to read and execute shop drawings accurately, coordinate work across mixed-material assemblies (wood, metal, glass, stone, and specialty finishes), and mentor team members to maintain consistent quality and pace on the shop floor.

The Lead Metal Fabricator reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development

Lead, mentor, and manage metal fabrication and welding staff
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of metal fabrication personnel
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Manage fabrication team schedule, balancing workload and priorities

Fabrication

Read and interpret shop drawings, ensuring final fitment is accurate and to-spec
Set up and operate metal shop equipment
Fabricate metal components manufactured by Peregrine, using appropriate tools and techniques
Ensure completed metal constructions integrate with other materials (wood, stone, glass, etc.)
Ensure quality meets standards

Shop Environment and Safety

Ensure shop environment and tools are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and function
Ensure shop working environment is safe, and that all metal staff use appropriate PPE
Ensure metal shop is organized, and that materials are accurately accounted for
Help plan opportunities for expansion in the metal department including equipment, people, and markets

Planning and Coordination

Plan and coordinate metal schedule, including delivery times, outsourcing schedule and required hours
Manage overtime as necessary
Communicate proactively with the Production Manager and production teams on timelines, material needs, and project risks
Assist with estimating fabrication times and best construction methods when input is required
Track hours and status’ in Peregrines ERP system, Innergy

Efficiency

Find the most efficient way to construct the final product
Manage team hours to budgeted hours
Manage material for best yield

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on metal fabrication experience, including structural and architectural/decorative elements
Proficiency across multiple welding methods (MIG, TIG) and materials (steel, aluminum, brass, etc.), with the judgement to select the right method for the material and application
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a small team in a shop or production environment
Strong ability to read and interpret shop drawings, technical details, and specifications
Comfortable working with mixed materials common in architectural millwork (wood, metal, stone, glass, laminates)
Familiarity with outsourced metal finishes such as powder-coating, painting and plating
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, people-first leadership style
Working knowledge of shop safety practices, including PPE requirements and safe equipment operation
Familiarity with specialty fabrication processes, such as sheet bending, tube bending/rolling, laser or waterjet cutting, etc.
Computer skills, including: Excel, Outlook, Scheduling or ERP Software

Beneficial Skills

Experience with CNC guided metal processes (laser, waterjet, milling, etc.)
Brake bending operation experience
Tube bending/rolling experience
Prior experience in an architectural metal setting
Experience with CAD software for metal processing (Fusion, Solidworks, SolidCAM, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly, and heavier loads with mechanical assistance
Ability to stand, bend, and work in various shop positions for extended periods
Comfortable working around welding equipment, heavy machinery, and shop environments with appropriate PPE

How to apply

Only applications submitted through this Indeed posting with a resume and cover letter will be considered.

Peregrine Millwork thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information

Peregrine Millwork Ltd.

3131 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5H 3H1

Email: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00-$47.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care

Experience:

Metal fabrication: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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