Job Description

Mantech Enterprises Inc.

("Mantech") is an engineering, design, and manufacturing company located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Our facilities include a 20,000 square-foot integrated manufacturing plant, with full fabrication, machining, and assembly departments. To learn more about us, visit our website at: www.mantechenterprises.com.



Mantech offers a competitive compensation package, including industry-leading compensation, extended health and dental benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a group RSP program with employee contributions matched by Mantech. We are a small company with a great culture and a loyal group of people.

Our Core Values:

We live by them every day. Our core values are the cornerstone of who we are - do they resonate with you?


Creative Solutions- the heart of who we are Continuous Improvement- the undercurrent that goes on every day Exceeding Customer Expectations- always going the extra step Candor- having frank and open conversations Loyalty- this a two-way street and means being loyal to our employees and customers even when it's hard

Reporting to the Shop Operations Manager, we are actively looking for a

Fabrication & Material Prep Foreman

. This position will manage our team of fabricators, welders, shop helpers and be accountable for coordinating the department's throughput. This will include managing on-time delivery and team performance, overseeing team training and development, assisting with technical solutions, and increasing the productivity of the department.



This is a growth-oriented position and we are looking to improve and establish procedures, structure, and best-practices to allow for scaling our fabrication shop, while preserving the quality and speed we are known for.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise, assist, guide, mentor, and develop a team of fabricators, welders and shop helpers. Lead all Fabrication, Welding and Material Preparation including the Waterjet, sawing and abrading areas. Review and ensure compliance with all documentation requirements including: time-tracking, quality assurance, operation completion, and ISO 9001/AS9100D. Develop new and improve existing SOPs. Manage resources and labour to ensure all materials are received when required, and all parts are complete when due. Create, review, and document detailed technical plans of complex fabricated parts. Provide design feedback to Engineering and Sales departments. Purchase tools and supplies and communicate with suppliers. Oversee maintenance of all fabrication and material preparation equipment and arrange repairs when required. Oversee and manage shop improvements to ensure continuous improvement and progress. Support, execute, and expand upon management initiatives. Champion the maintenance of a safe and clean department

Required Skills:

10+ years of fabrication experience. Supervisory experience required. Broad background in fabrication, welding, waterjet, sawing and abrading all types of materials. Stainless steel and austenitic stainless steel material use is an asset. Knowledge of CWB and/or AWS welding standards. CWB welding qualification and welding supervisor qualification are assets. ERP usage for planning, scheduling and managing work required. ProShop ERP experience is an asset. Able to use Microsoft Office Suite. Strong communication and soft skills. Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills. Adaptable in rapidly-changing environments. Creative approach to problem-solving in both shop and management problems.

Working with us:

We offer a 4 day work week, 10 hour day shifts, as well as an excellent work environment where you will be part of a group of talented professionals.

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