Job Description:
Shop Foreman - Evening Shift (Journeyman Welder – CWB Certified)
Location: Fort Macleod, AB
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 2:00pm–12:30am
About Us
Weston Manufacturing Ltd. is a renowned family-owned company specializing in large-scale structural fabrication, with projects extending into 2027. We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for experienced trade professionals who take pride in their leadership and technical expertise.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman / Supervisor who is a Certified Journeyman Welder with active CWB certification to lead daily shop operations. This role requires strong welding knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to safety and quality. You will play a key role in maintaining production schedules, mentoring staff, and ensuring all work meets CSA and CWB standards.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily shop floor operations to ensure production targets, schedules, and deadlines are met.
- Lead, train, mentor, and support shop personnel with a strong focus on welding quality and safety compliance.
- Ensure all welding and fabrication work meets drawings, specifications, CSA standards, and CWB requirements.
- Oversee the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of shop equipment and machinery.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient workflow and on-time project delivery.
- Enforce safety regulations and promote a strong safety-first culture.
- Troubleshoot production and welding-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely material replenishment.
- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate production goals, safety updates, and expectations.
- Maintain accurate shop documentation, production records, and quality reports.
- Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Certified Journeyman Welder (required).
- Active CWB certification (SMAW/FCAW/GMAW as applicable).
- Proven experience in a shop foreman, supervisor, or lead hand role within a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Extensive knowledge of welding processes, fabrication practices, shop equipment, and production workflows.
- Ability to train, mentor, and motivate team members to meet production and quality targets.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety, quality, and workmanship standards.
- Proficiency with shop management software and tools (Airtable experience is an asset).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
- Thorough knowledge of industry safety standards, CSA codes, and CWB requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $42.00-$46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working in a structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment?
- Have you worked in a formal supervisory or lead hand role in a fabrication or manufacturing shop? If yes, how many people were you responsible for and for how long?
- Describe your experience enforcing safety standards on the shop floor, including how you handle a situation where a worker is not following safe work procedures.
- Are you comfortable reading and interpreting structural drawings, fabrication blueprints, and CWB/CSA welding symbols independently?
- This role is a permanent evening shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Are you able to commit to this schedule on an ongoing basis?
Work Location: In person
