Welding Supervisor

About Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation

Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation (previously known as Jervis B. Webb Company of Canada Ltd.) manufactures material handling systems including airport baggage handling and automotive assembly components, conveyors, electronic controls, and related automation. Located in Hamilton Ontario since 1948, we have focused our resources on every phase of metalworking technology and are one of the leading manufacturers in Canada.

With offices across Canada, we serve industries including automotive, airports, mining, metallurgical, warehousing, distribution, pulp and paper, manufacturing, and newspaper with single-source turnkey solutions. Capabilities include Laser/Flame Cut, CNC Machining, Bending & Rolling, Welding & Fabrication, Assembly, and Paint.

About the Welding Supervisor Role

The Welding Supervisor position is responsible for building and assembling machinery according to blueprint specifications, inspecting and testing machines function correctly, and lead others to complete complex projects correctly.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure safety requirements are followed for department.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials and machine-tool building assembly documentation.
• Build precision in-process tooling, machine-tool parts and components.
• Design, devise and detail assembly plans for the machine-tool building and integrating process.
• Build, assemble and integrate pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems.
• Assemble and integrate sub-assemblies into the main assembly of ‘stand-alone’ machine-tools and multi-station automated machine-tool systems
• Verify alignments and tolerances of moving parts using measuring instruments such as dial indicators and thickness gauges and test operation of assemblies by hand
• Assemble, set up and operate machines to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customers’ specifications. May form and fasten piping, fixtures and attachments required to service machine with air, water and oil
• Set up “Shop test set-up” area per engineering specifications and layout drawings. Act as the “Job Leader” including prioritizing welding, painting, and assembly steps.
• Ability to program and verify all projects with cobot welding arm.
• Complete and fill out the Customer Acceptance Plant and all related quality documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Welding Supervisor Certificate Required.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Ability to manage others and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to inspect parts with a high level of detail for material defects and any quality issues.
• Ability to repetitively lift 25-50 lbs.

Benefits

• Extended health care benefit package including vision and dental
• Company provided life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP match after 1 year of service
• Company Events
• Flexible Schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety bonuses
• Safety boot reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Our organization commits to an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons and other equity deserving groups.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Our organization will accommodate the needs of applicants throughout the hiring and selection process under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.03-$41.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Welding Supervisor: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person