Welding Foreman

PRO-TYPE INDUSTRIES INC•Sterling, VA

8d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Welding Shop Foreman – Can You Teach Old Dogs New Tricks? Full Time: min 40 hours per week Shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm Salary Range: $35 to $45 per hour The Person Are you a natural team leader that uses positive reinforcement to motivate your team? Do you naturally see opportunities for process improvement? Are you a champion of process improvement implementation and transitional improvements? If so, we hope you’ll apply. Pro-Type Industries is looking for Welding Shop Foreman to lead our welding and fabrication team in a precision-driven aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality welds, compliance with aerospace welding specifications, and efficient daily operations in the welding department. Our long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth. Our Ideal Candidate Is Motivational team leader who is able to influence their team to accept new ideas and change – cooperation is key! Highly organized – almost to the extreme because you enjoy handling multiple tasks and assignments Excellent ability to communicate effectively with your team and the management team Able to identify areas of improvement and can facilitate effective implementation

Requirements

Technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication
Experience in an AS9100 or NADCAP certified facility
Prior work with aluminum, stainless steel, steel, alloy steel, at a minimum.
Minimum 7 to 10 years of welding experience, with 5 or those years in a supervisory or foreman role
Certification in one or more of the following: AWS D17.1, D1.1, D1.2, D1.6
Proficient in GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), Spot Welding and other welding processes used in aerospace fabrication

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and lead a team of welders in the production of aerospace components and assemblies.
Interpret and enforce welding standards including AWS D17.1 (Aerospace), D1.1 (Structural Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), and D1.6 (Stainless Steel.
Ensure all welds meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements, including customer-specific quality standards.
Conduct weld inspections and quality checks; ensure welding procedures (WPS/PQR) are followed.
Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and skill development to welding personnel.
Manage shop scheduling, prioritize work orders, and allocate labor to meet deadlines.
Maintain accurate production records, inspection reports, and documentation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management teams on job planning and execution.
Support audits and compliance checks, including AS9100 requirements.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment in accordance with OSHA standards.