At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in fabricating large marine structures and ensure quality and efficiency.
- Company: AdvanTec Marine, a leader in marine closures with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, RRSP matching, group benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Stable work environment with long-term customers and investment in modern equipment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a tangible impact in the marine industry.
- Qualifications: Strong fabrication background with leadership experience; Red Seal preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Chilliwack, BC | Full time | On site
The Opportunity
AdvanTec Marine builds large carbon steel doors and hatches for icebreakers, naval and military vessels. Much of this work is Canadian content that has to be built in Canada, and the order book runs well into the future. They have won significant new contracts in the last two years, and this department is where that growth lands. They are building out the team, tightening the link between engineering and the shop floor, and equipping the floor for bigger projects. They want a leader who enjoys that challenge, will be straight with the crew, and can keep people calm and focused on the work when deadlines get tight. You will report to the General Manager, who came up through the shop himself, leads by example and does not micromanage.
What You'll Do
- Lead the shop floor day to day: a crew of welder fabricators and a millwright for electrical and hydraulic installation, growing as projects ramp up
- Set and coordinate work priorities with engineering, purchasing and sales, and keep the crew busy and productive
- Review drawings before they reach the floor, catch problems early and work with engineering to fix them
- Monitor efficiency, quality and other shop KPIs, and drive improvements
- Support bids and new projects: review proposals and estimate fabrication hours
- Lead by example: get hands-on when needed to show the right way to do the work
- Coach and develop the team, including bringing welders through Lloyd's Register certification
- Represent the company at factory acceptance tests with customers, auditors and military representatives
- Help build out the floor: jigs, fixtures, welding tables and new equipment, and evaluate robotics and automation
What We're Looking For
- A strong fabrication background: Red Seal fabricator preferred, with at least 5 years of experience and ideally 10 or more. Someone with many years of proven skill and no Red Seal will also be considered
- Previous experience leading a team on a shop floor
- Very good communication, because the role sits between engineering and production
- Strong drawing and detail skills
- Comfort with the pace of a busy shop and with meetings and project work alongside the floor
- Ability to pass RCMP fingerprinting with a clean criminal record
Nice to have:
- Lloyd's Register or CWB welding certification (they can put the right person through the Lloyd's test)
- Marine or shipbuilding experience
- Experience with demanding customers and factory acceptance tests
- Experience with robotic or automated welding
- Experience setting up fabrication fixtures, tooling and a shop floor
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package, based on experience
- RRSP matching program
- Group benefits and vacation
- Company cell phone
- Stable, high-value work with long-term customers, and real room to grow as the department expands
- Investment in modern equipment and a say in how the floor is set up
- A workplace where many people have long tenure
About AdvanTec Marine
AdvanTec Marine designs, engineers and builds specialty marine closures, including doors and hatches, at its Chilliwack facility. Customers include major shipyards and naval programs. The company is growing, investing in new equipment and automation, and looking for people who want to build something that lasts.
Custom Fabrication Team Lead in Chilliwack employer: Adaptive Talent
AdvanTec Marine is an exceptional employer located in Chilliwack, BC, offering a unique opportunity for the Director of Engineering to shape and unify engineering functions across diverse teams. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, autonomy, and collaboration, the company fosters a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and hands-on leadership. Employees benefit from a flexible work schedule after establishing their role, along with the chance to influence significant engineering strategies in a leading marine manufacturing environment.
