Bootcamp & Welding Training Foreman

At Innovative, innovation isn't just part of our name —it's the mindset that drives everything we do.

We are built by people who take ownership, challenge the status quo,and create solutions that keep the world's most critical industries running.

From engineering and fabrication to installation and service,our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges with creativity, precision, and purpose.

We invest in people who are passionate about making an impact,fostering a culture where innovation thrives, careers grow,and great teams build extraordinary solutions together.

Salary: $Dependent on experience per hour

Posted:

Employee Type: full-time

Experience

Required:

5+ years experience

Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Required: No

Bootcamp & Welding Training Foreman

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Position Summary

The Bootcamp & Welding Training Foreman is responsible for leading welding training and development across Innovative Refrigeration Systems, including the Welding Bootcamp program, welding classes, qualification activities, and training on new welding techniques and processes.

This role oversees trainees, coordinates welding instructors, provides hands-on instruction, administers and evaluates weld tests, and ensures employees develop the skills required to meet Innovative's welding standards. The Foreman is responsible for maintaining proficiency across Innovative's welding processes, including SMAW/Stick, GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, FCAW/Flux Core, and orbital welding. This includes evaluating new welding techniques and processes, becoming qualified in their proper application, and developing and delivering training to other welders.

The individual selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain all welding certifications and qualifications utilized by Innovative Refrigeration Systems so they are qualified to train, evaluate, and support welders across all company welding processes.

The position serves as a connection between welding training, Quality, Recruiting, Manufacturing, and field leadership, providing feedback on welder performance, qualifications, and readiness. When training responsibilities do not require

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