Supervisor, Welding Shop

Job Overview

Are you a proven welding leader who thrives in a fast-paced mining and heavy equipment environment? We're looking for a hands-on Welding Shop Supervisor who can motivate a skilled trades team, champion safety, and ensure high-quality rebuilds and repairs are delivered on time and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting customers, solving complex technical challenges, and growing our business.

Reports to: General Supervisor, Machining and Welding Shop
Shift: 7x7- rotation of days and nights
Allowances: Additional allowances may be associated with this position due to location
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Travel: up to 25% within Canada
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shop personnel, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company quality and operational standards
• Coordinate and prioritize welding and component rebuild projects, partnering with the Parts Planner to support quotations, scheduling, pricing, and on-time delivery
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for welding repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and customer-related product issues
• Collaborate with service, field, and sales teams to deliver seamless customer support while promoting the value of our welding services
• Serve as the primary contact for mine sites requiring welding services, including customer meetings, site visits, and commercial support activities
• Manage workforce planning and shop operations, including work assignments, shutdown support, documentation, quality control, and resource allocation

Qualifications/Requirements

• Journeyperson Welding Certification with experience leading trades personnel in an industrial, mining, or heavy equipment environment
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, repair methods, fabrication practices, and component rebuilds; P&H product experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with service reporting and maintenance documentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and repair procedures with confidence

Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them. 

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. 

Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.