Shop Weld Foreman

Job Description:

Weld Foreman

Location: Cameron, TX

Schedule /

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Compensation: $75,000 / year

The Weld Foreman plays a vital role in driving operational excellence by working alongside team members and serving as the primary liaison between shop floor welders and production management. This leadership role requires a hands‑on approach, an exceptional understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, and deep expertise in ASME/AWS welding procedures. The ideal candidate brings strong supervisory experience, rigorous quality standards, and a dedication to maintaining a safe, productive shop environment.

• Oversee daily department operations, assign work schedules, set production priorities, and optimize staff/equipment utilization without continuous supervision.
• Support production management with team administrative duties, including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and PTO tracking.
• Partner with Human Resources during recruitment, including candidate interviews and practical pre‑employment weld testing.
• Maintain a positive workplace culture through proactive coaching, open communication, and consistent policy application.
• Execute daily facility opening/closing procedures and oversee equipment startup and shutdown.

• Take full accountability for department product quality, performing visual weld inspections prior to transferring materials to downstream departments.
• Ensure precise completion of all quality documentation, including weld maps and weld consumable logs.
• Enforce strict compliance with established company, customer, ASME, and AWS welding standards.
• Oversee stress‑relieving processes in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Ensure team members continuously work within specified tolerances and part allowances.

• Conduct daily team meetings and coordinate with adjacent departments to ensure smooth material flow across the shop floor.
• Lead job hand‑off reviews and procedural walk‑throughs with welders prior to fabrication.
• Manage inventory and distribution of welding consumables and industrial gas.
• Perform routine equipment checks, ensure preventative maintenance measures are completed, and conduct regular safety audits.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed to maintain execution speed and ensure on‑time project delivery.

• Welding Expertise:
  Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on welding experience with the ability to weld in all positions, perform layout/fit‑up on complex fabrications, and maintain AWS certification across required processes.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  4–7 years of progressively responsible manufacturing or welding supervisory experience.
• Blueprints & Standards:
  Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and weld symbols.
• Process Knowledge:
  Expert understanding of ASME/AWS standards, manufacturing engineering principles, and quality systems.
• Software:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team‑development skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and independent decision‑making capability.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
• Pluses:
  Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement experience.