Welding Foreman

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Full-time

WELDING FOREMAN

Reports to:

President/Vice-President/Shipyard Superintendent

• Oversee the welding operation and supervise the teams responsible for the welding associated with building cruise ships.
• An aggressive work ethic with a focus on production is required.

• Must have 3-5 years of supervisor experience in welding.
• Must have working knowledge of stick and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Work closely with other foreman.
• Ability to apply basic math.
• Operate hand‑held powered equipment and manual tools (i.e. plasma torches).
• Practice proper safety and always keep job site clean.
• Facilitate welding tests for the yard.
• Assign duties to workers and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Able to inspect any work and ensure that it will meet all QA Standards.
• Fill out and verify weekly employee timecards.
• Demonstrate layout proficiency.
• All other duties as required.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, benefits‑eligible position.

Monday – Friday, 45‑50+ hours per week, Day Shift 6:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Overtime and weekend required based on business needs.

Knowledge

• Experience reading and understanding physical and digital blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Experience leading a team.
• Safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of crane hand signals.
• Familiar with the operation of heavy machinery.
• Shipyard experience a plus.
• Proficient with operating a computer including Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• All types of physical movement are required for this position.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24 ft at heights up to 70 ft, stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Able to work over bodies of water.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel.

Mental Requirements

Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand‑eye coordination required.

Hazards

Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

• Competitive Pay – $40.00–$45.00 per hour based on experience and interview.
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision benefits – full‑time employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the start date.
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short‑term disability at no cost for full‑time employees.
• $1,000 signing bonus for full‑time positions paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment.
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year.
• Six paid company holidays.
• Paid sick and vacation. New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment; combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10.
• Health Savings Account.
• Opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard.
• Overtime available after 40 hours.

Salary: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Shipbuilding

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