Welder Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1463)
About The Position
Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Welder Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA. This position is for 2nd Shift. This is a first-level on-site supervisory role that assigns, coordinates, trains, and evaluates a team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge to support production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations. The position is located on-site in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. The position may require limited travel.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelors Degree or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 6 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised).
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
- Must have knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and NAVSEA code/requirements (MIL-STD-1688 & MIL-STD-1689).
- Must have experience in new industrial fabrication/new construction.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience in welding automation.
- Must have ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor) preferred.
- Experience performing visual inspections of welds and fit ups preferred.
- Ability to perform GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) preferred.
- Experience or certification in welding NDT preferred.
- CWI certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages key activities in the employee lifecycle for all direct reports (timekeeping, job assignments, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc.) and ensure employees have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
- Breaks broader production strategies down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
- Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.
- Provides daily updates to management to support POD development and execution.
- Review project specifications/SOWs and order all project materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
- Generates and submits production reports, meeting all technical/customer requirements, to management.
- Ensure tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
- Responsible for project’s chemist certificate, daily CPs, and hot work permits.
- Manages and initiates QA/Customer calls out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
- May serve as backup/makeup to General Foreman, as needed.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision options
- company paid disability insurances
- 401k with match
- legal services
- company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
