Welding Foreman - Night Shift

Job Description

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, 13935 Industrial Rd, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead:
Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

SAW | MIG | Repair Welding | Fit-Up Operations

As a Night Shift Welding Supervisor, you will lead and oversee all welding and fit-up activities during the night shift, including Sub Arc (long seam and girth seam), MIG welding, repair welding, and fitting operations.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership capability. You must be able to evaluate weld quality, guide teams, enforce standards, and ensure production goals are met without compromising safety or workmanship.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands welding processes and can lead from the floor.

• Lead, direct, and support welders and fitters across the night shift
• Assign work, set priorities, and ensure production targets are met
• Maintain discipline, accountability, and consistent performance across the team
• Monitor workflow and adjust resources as needed to meet production demands

• Oversee welding activities across SAW (long seam & girth), MIG, and repair welding
• Ensure all work meets AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Review weld quality and address issues in real time
• Partner with Quality/NDE teams to resolve defects and reduce rework
• Ensure proper fit-up, joint prep, and weld procedures (WPS) are followed

• Enforce all safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE
• Maintain a safe working environment in a high-risk, high-heat setting
• Address unsafe behaviors immediately and consistently

• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters
• Identify skill gaps and support improvement through hands‑on guidance
• Reinforce expectations around quality, productivity, and accountability

• Ensure equipment is maintained and used properly
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership for continuity

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising welding or fabrication operations
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) – long seam and girth seam, MIG (GMAW), FCAW, and SMAW processes, Repair welding and defect identification, Pipe fitting and weld preparation, Working knowledge of AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Proven leadership ability in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining respect and professionalism
• Reliable and able to lead effectively during a 12-hour night shift

• Experience in pipe manufacturing or pressure vessel environments
• Background working with NDE (X‑ray, UT) quality processes
• Experience improving production efficiency and reducing rework
• Prior experience developing or mentoring welders

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping,…