Steelworker Supervisor

**ABOUT HEDDLE SHIPYARDS**:
Heddle Shipyards is the largest Canadian ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes. The company is embarking on an unprecedented period of growth driven by the opportunities created by Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. At the same time, the company is executing the Ontario Shipyard Modernization Project (OSMP) which is a multi-million-dollar initiative that is revolutionizing shipyard operations in Ontario and ultimately Canada.

Heddle Shipyards offers lots of opportunities for growth and advancement within the company and is committed to building a strong reputation in the shipbuilding and repair industry. Heddle strives to continually foster a positive work environment for all employees.

**Position Summary**:
Working on large ships, tugboats, and barges, the Steelworker Supervisor evaluates, directs, and executes the fabrication, installation, and welding of various parts/materials.

**Responsibilities**:

- Communicate work plans/instructions, allocate work, and craft task schedules (e.g., weekly, biweekly, monthly)
- Supervise, lead, train, and manage allotted manpower
- Read/interpret drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work
- Oversee and assist with the following duties:

- Operate manual and semi-automatic Stick, Flux-Core, MIG and TIG welders to fuse metal segments
- Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers
- Operate or assist with the use of metal shaping machines such as shears, brakes and other straightening or bending machines.
- Set up/ take down/maintain welding equipment
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Minimum 5 year’s experience in a Steelworker supervisor role in a construction or maintenance settings
- Minimum 5 years of Welding/Fitting experience
- Strong understanding of various welding techniques
- Ability to operate various fabrication equipment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ship repair experience preferred
- CWB Certified is an asset.
- Possession of a Welder Certificate of Qualification (456A), Metal Fabricator Certificate of Qualification (437A), journeyperson status, and/or Red Seal Endorsement is an asset.