CWB Certified Welder

Why We’re More Than Trailers

For 46 years, Southland Trailers has been building more than trailers - we’ve been building a company where people come first. Today, we’re one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers with 600+ team members and a simple operating philosophy: people first, processes second, products third.

We believe in hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, continuous improvement, and leading with humility and respect. Using LEAN manufacturing and modern technology, we design and build high-quality trailers while constantly finding better ways to work.

At Southland, you’ll find a collaborative, hands-on environment where ideas are welcomed, initiative is valued, and your work makes a real impact.

If you’re driven, curious, and want to grow with a company that’s going places - you’ll fit right in.

The job

You'll join our Special Projects team, working off the production line on building special projects, prototypes, and one-off jobs. No two weeks look the same. You'll work from drawings, figure out the best way to build it, and weld it right the first time. Every day starts with a team huddle and stretch, and ends with your work checked and your area clean.

What you'll own

• Getting ready: Make sure your materials and equipment are set before the job starts
• Planning the build: Work from drawings and specs, plan your sequence, and confirm measurements before you strike an arc
• Welding: Weld in multiple positions using grinders, drills, cutting torches, plasma cutters and other power and hand tools, safely and with precision
• Inspecting: Check your welds against industry standards and our specs, then verify finished work with your Supervisor
• Following the standard: Work to our SOPs every time and complete your daily 5S
• Speaking up: Flag problems early, and help solve them so projects stay on track
• Improving: Suggest ways to make the work faster, safer or better

What success looks like in your first year

• Your welds pass inspection the first time, 95%+ of the time
• Your projects finish on time and on spec
• Zero lost-time injuries, and your area passes 5S every day
• You've put forward improvement ideas

Where this role can take you

• Apprenticeship support: we'll help you work toward your Red Seal journeyperson ticket, if needed
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house learning programs
• Forklift, aerial lift and crane training
• A path to lead: with our in house leadership training programs

You're probably a fit if you

• Hold a current CWB ticket, or can pass our CWB test
• Have at least 300 hours of welding experience
• Are a registered welding apprentice with a valid blue book (or can get one), or already hold your journeyperson ticket
• Take pride in your work and want to keep getting better at it
• Aren't afraid to get the job done, even when every project is different and there's no set routine to follow
• Can bend, squat, kneel and stand for long stretches, and safely handle materials up to 44 lb
• Can follow written instructions and do basic shop math
• Speak up when something's not right
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Experience with 5S or Lean is a plus. We care more about how you weld and how you work than where you learned.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Southland Trailers, we build big things and we back the people who build them.

• Strong Pay with regular performance reviews because effort should be rewarded
• Real Growth - training, development, and advancement opportunities that actually lead somewhere
• Compressed Workweek - for better work life balance
• A Culture That Has Fun -Social Club events like wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and more
• Benefits That Matter - comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• RRSP Matching - future you will thank you
• Hot Food On Site - fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our in-house cafeterias
• Stable, Growing Company - 46+ years in business and still expanding
• Certified Living Wage Employer and named one of HRDC’s Best Places to Work (2024-2026)

How to Apply

Think you’ve got what it takes? Send us your resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to Southland Trailers contacting you via the phone number and email address provided. Southland Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.