Weld and Fabrication Lead

4 weeks ago


Barrie, Canada Prodomax Automation Ltd. Full time

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking a **Weld and Fabrication Lead** to join our team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Weld Shop Lead will be responsible for the Weld and Fabrication Shop and the Paint Department.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

Our employees are mountain bikers, road bikers, skiers, golfers, runners, amateur chefs, video game heroes, musicians, community volunteers, kayakers, race-car drivers, fitness enthusiasts, hockey players, outdoor sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

Fact we are very proud of - we are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Fulfil duties as a Welder/Fitter at a Senior level
- Ensure Prodomax health and safety policies are followed by all employees to promote a safe working environment at all times
- Work closely with the Production Manager, Procurement Specialist, Machine Shop Lead and the Engineering Department to reduce overall welding and fabrication costs through design and process improvements
- Distribute work to appropriate co-workers and align that work with company priorities
- Quote and estimate fabrication hours to plan internal capacity
- Balance both internal welding and fabrication capacity and outsourcing of work
- Manage engineering revision changes and ensure open communication lines are developed with engineering to ensure all changes are captured
- Work with Engineering and Project Management to plan and strategize future work
- Read and interpret drawings to determine work and/or repair procedures
- Plan, review and execute resource requirements in constantly changing environment
- Participate in recruitment process for Weld Shop resources
- Research and evaluate the effectiveness of machinery, equipment and shop procedures in order to recommend and implement changes to improve operational efficiency
- Provide ongoing orientation and training of new employees
- Hold group meetings and attend departmental meetings
- Approve time and attendance records for the Weld and Paint Departments
- Handle disciplinary actions and performance issues as they arise with consistency, in accordance with company policy
- Arrange training for new employees and monitor on-going training for current employees
- Conduct employee PROformance Reviews
- Communicate with other Supervisors/Managers to coordinate work activities
- Demonstrate ability to facilitate meetings with teams to produce quality results and build positive relationships
- Provide feedback to other personnel for continuous improvement.
- Mentor and lead Junior and Intermediate Welder/Fitters

**Experience and Technical Skills**:

- Completion of an apprenticeship program for Welder and holds a Certificate of Qualification, or equivalent
- Minimum 5+ years direct working experience
- Strong mechanical skills
- Forklift and Bridge Crane experience is an asset

**Key Professional Attributes**:

- Positive attitude
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
- Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as being able to work independently
- Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills
- Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines; and
- Ability to work overtime as necessary

**Our Benefits**:

- Competitive wage and profit-sharing bonus
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan
- A competitive matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement
- Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by David and his amazing Team. Scrumptious weekly lunch menu and items made to order throughout the day.
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university
- Annual performance review
- Safe, professional work environment
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire - family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safet



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