About Wesgar
Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced TIG/MIG Welding Coordinator to lead our welding team during the afternoon shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM).
This role is responsible for coordinating daily welding operations, assigning work based on production priorities and skill level, maintaining quality and safety standards, and providing hands-on technical guidance to a team of approximately 8–10 welders.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with TIG and MIG welding, previous welding leadership experience, and the ability to organize production while coaching and supporting welders in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of approximately 8–10 welders, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to production priorities.
- Review production schedules and assign welding jobs based on workload, employee skill level, job requirements, and required completion dates.
- Monitor production progress and coordinate workflow to ensure completed parts move efficiently to the next stage of production.
- Ensure welders understand applicable shop drawings, weld requirements, work instructions, and quality expectations.
- Coordinate and verify first-off production and ensure initial parts meet requirements before jobs proceed.
- Train and support new and existing welders in TIG and MIG welding techniques, shop procedures, equipment use, and quality standards.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshoot welding defects, fit-up issues, equipment concerns, and production challenges.
- Monitor completed welding work for workmanship and conformance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve welding and production issues.
- Promote safe work practices, good housekeeping, proper PPE use, and compliance with company Health & Safety standards.
- Communicate shift priorities, production concerns, quality issues, and relevant updates to management and other departments.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a welding supervisory, lead-hand, coordinator, or similar leadership role.
- Hands-on experience with precision TIG and MIG welding is required.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and production instructions.
- Experience working with metals such as steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum.
- Ability to identify common welding defects and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and coordinate multiple production jobs.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coach welders and work effectively across departments.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to quality and safety.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Attributes
- Previous leadership experience in a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Experience training or mentoring welders and improving welding techniques.
- Ability to operate a stand-up forklift.
- Availability to work occasional weekends when required by production needs.
Schedule & Pay Details
- Shift: Afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM), 38.75 hours per week
- Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
- Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Work Location: In person
Why Join Us?
Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits: Wesgar offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation, employee recognition programs, company events, referral bonuses, and service recognition awards.
Leadership Impact: Take an active role in developing welding staff, improving production performance, and maintaining high standards for quality and safety across the department.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
