Foreman Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 5 years of related 5 years of experience, with at least two years being NAVSEA-related experience.
• Possesses standard tools for a welder.
• Able to work different shifts.
• Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
• Must have knowledge of weld symbols and general DWGs.
• Must pass FCAW, 2G, 3G & 4G 71T1 .045 wire.
• Must pass SMAW, 6G Pipe, 11018 “stick”.
• Must pass SMAW, 6G Pipe, 309 “stick”.
• Must pass GMAW, 2G, 3G & 4G aluminum 5000 & 6000 series.
• Must pass GTAW, 2G, 3G & 4G aluminum 5000 & 6000 series.
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F RN67(CUNI).
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F 316 (Stainless Steel).
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F 70S2 (Carbon Steel).
• Must pass GTAW, 6G RN625 on Carbon Steel pipe (open root).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to safely hook up and operate a torch.
• Must have knowledge of WAFs
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
• Ability to gain access to local bases.
• Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Weekend work and/or extended hours may be required.
• Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.

Responsibilities

• Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and the requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
• Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
• Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
• Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work-related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
• Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
• Assures that General Dynamics-NASSCO’s Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
• Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
• Assures that a 30-minute cool down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
• Assures that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
• Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• other voluntary insurance benefits
• paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked
• seven paid holidays
• one personal day per year
• Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election.
• tuition and training reimbursement(s)