Welding & Fabrication Working Lead

Surrey, BC

Our company builds and refits some of the world's most advanced and luxurious custom yachts. Our team of skilled tradespeople and craftspeople take pride in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. This position is based at our South Surrey location, supporting new build, refit, fabrication.

About the Role

The Welding & Fabrication Working Lead is a hands-on technical leader responsible for coordinating and performing welding and fabrication work on marine new build and refit projects. This role requires strong practical knowledge of welding, fabrication methods, materials, and marine new build and refit work, with the ability to assess work requirements, determine appropriate fabrication and welding approaches, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical direction to the welding team. The Working Lead works closely with the South Surrey Project Manager, yard team, other trades, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Perks:

• Day shift
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, travel, and life insurance
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Free on-site parking

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company known for exceptional yacht building, refit, and craftsmanship.
• Multiple years of secured project work providing long-term stability.
• Work on exciting and high-profile projects that showcase your skills and expertise.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team of professionals.
• Enjoy a supportive and rewarding work environment at our South Surrey location.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

Work Planning and Hands-on Execution

• Assess, plan, coordinate, and perform welding and fabrication work for new build and refit projects.
• Determine appropriate materials, fit-up, weld sequencing, and fabrication methods.
• Provide hands-on technical direction and troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues as they arise.

Technical Oversight and Quality Control

• Work with the Project Manager, Engineering, other trades, and subcontractors to interpret drawings and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specifications, welding procedures, classification standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Inspect fit-ups and completed work for quality, defects, and distortion.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, direction, and support to welders and fabricators.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, attendance, and performance, and address issues with the appropriate manager.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work procedures, and regulatory requirements, including WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Follow and support the development and application of welding procedures (WPS) and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of welding equipment, tools, and work areas.

Materials and Equipment Management

• Identify and coordinate welding consumables, materials, tooling, and equipment required for assigned work to maintain productivity and minimize downtime.
• Assist with estimating labour, materials, and equipment requirements for welding and fabrication work as required.
• Coordinate welding and fabrication activities with other South Surrey trades to support efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive welding and fabrication experience, preferably with significant marine new build and refit, or vessel fabrication experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assess welding and fabrication work, determine an appropriate approach, and provide credible technical direction to other welders.
• Strong practical knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication processes, fit-up, weld sequencing, distortion control, materials, and blueprint/drawing interpretation.
• Experience with aluminum and steel fabrication; marine experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous lead hand, working lead, foreman, or similar leadership experience preferred.
• CWB certification or equivalent welding qualifications preferred; experience working to classification standards such as ABS, Lloyd's, or equivalent is a strong asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong hands-on welding and fabrication expertise with the ability to lead by example
• Ability to assess work requirements, identify problems, and determine practical welding and fabrication solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to workmanship and quality
• Strong planning, organization, and material coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced marine new build and refit environment

Work Environment

• Requires regular hands-on welding and fabrication work, standing, walking, lifting, and working around vessels, welding equipment, tools, and fabrication machinery.
• May require overtime or schedule flexibility based on project and yard demands.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only applicants who submit a résumé will be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!