Kitchener Executive Consultants IncVerified Job Source

Fabrication and Assembly Leader

Brantford, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$70,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Oct 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The leader oversees daily shop operations, coordinating fabrication, assembly, and shipment while supervising personnel. They are also responsible for championing Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Job details

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc. has partnered with a growing and innovative designer and manufacturer of custom fabricated products in their search to add the talents of a Shop Leader to the organization. This is an opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, custom fabrication environment where no two projects are exactly alike. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role overseeing daily shop operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring projects move efficiently from fabrication through to assembly and shipment. Working closely with senior leadership, the Fabrication and Assembly Leader will coordinate daily production activities, supervise shop personnel, organize workflow priorities, and ensure the shop floor operates safely and efficiently. This role combines leadership with technical involvement and requires someone who enjoys being actively engaged on the production floor. Responsibilities include overseeing fabrication, welding, fitting, assembly, receiving, inventory of shop consumables, equipment maintenance coordination, vehicle servicing, workstation organization, prototype development, and supporting product improvements through collaboration with engineering and design teams. The Shop Floor Leader will also champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity while reducing waste throughout the operation. Our ideal candidate brings several years of manufacturing leadership experience together with strong supervisory abilities and a solid technical background in fabrication and welding. Experience with MIG, TIG, aluminum welding, fitting, assembly, overhead cranes, forklifts, and general shop operations is highly desirable. Candidates who enjoy solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and leading by example will be particularly successful. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities are essential. Prior experience within custom fabrication, structural steel, digital displays, or related manufacturing environments would be considered an asset. Our Client’s preferred Salary Target is $60,000 - $70,000 and we encourage all applicants interested in this opportunity to apply. Please note, the hiring salary will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and ability to support the organization. At Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc., we provide a bespoke and personalized recruitment experience where every candidate’s application is reviewed by our team of Search Consultants and measured to our clients’ specific hiring criteria and requirements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in selecting a candidate within our detailed and professional recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need several years of manufacturing leadership experience with a strong technical background in welding and fabrication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a custom fabrication environment are essential.