Foreman Pipefitter

Faith Technologies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Foreman Pipefitter supports daily production execution and coordinates pipe fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, skids, pipe racks, header systems, and other prefabricated assemblies. The role works closely with Area Supervisors and Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to verify material readiness, identify production constraints, communicate issues, and support schedule, safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

The position regularly uses and requires an understanding of shop equipment and processes, including welding equipment, pipe positioners, automated saws, grinders, beveling tools, grooving machines, CNC pipe processing equipment, and material handling equipment. It emphasizes safe work practices, quality standards, reduced rework, 5S expectations, and keeping work areas clean, organized, and production ready.

The Foreman leads and coordinates assigned production employees, assigns work according to production priorities and workflow needs, and provides technical guidance and hands-on support. The position works between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 0–25% travel. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four or more years of experience in pipe fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or related industrial trades is preferred.
• Ability to understand and regularly use shop equipment and processes, including welding equipment, pipe positioners, automated saws, grinders, beveling tools, grooving machines, CNC pipe processing equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Travel requirement: 0–25%.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of assigned production employees to support schedule, safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Assign work based on production priorities, employee skill levels, material readiness, and area workflow needs.
• Support fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, material handling, and production activities through technical guidance and hands-on assistance as needed.
• Monitor work progress, identify production constraints, communicate issues, and help remove obstacles affecting workflow or schedule.
• Promote safe work practices, proper PPE usage, 5S expectations, shop procedures, and right-first-time quality.
• Mentor and coach production employees.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible and robust benefits package for regular, full-time team members.
• Career development and continued education programs.
• Competitive, merit-based compensation and career path development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED