Weld Foreman

Ref#: J024838_1792470964

Type of work

Contract

Country

United States

Start date

November 2nd, 2026

Duration

4 months

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Job description

SUMMARY
The foreman coordinates welding department activities across new ship construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects, giving on-site direction by tracking progress, guiding crews, holding people accountable, upholding quality standards, and keeping projects on schedule. The work covers the whole yard: supervising weld activities and schedules across a 63-acre facility where heavy manufacturing happens in several fab shops and on the waterfront, supporting a workforce of more than 1,000.

DUTIES
* Planning and directing work on new construction and repair projects.
* Training crews on the most efficient ways to get jobs done.
* Entering time, enforcing company policies, and evaluating employee performance.
* Acting as a go-to resource for crews, other leaders, boat reps, and senior management.
* Reading blueprints and engineering drawings to work out materials and task sequences.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Solid knowledge of welding methods
* Structural fabrication
* Weld prep and installation procedures
* Ability to read structural and shipbuilding drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements
* Willingness to mentor and show leadership in line with the company's mission and values.