Heavy Equipment Welder Foreman

Fisher Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries is seeking a Heavy Equipment Welder Foreman to supervise a welding crew, plan workloads, and perform major and minor repairs on heavy equipment and crushers. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and adherence to safety policies while coordinating fabrication and maintenance projects.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of supervisory welding shop experience, with ability to lift up to 100 lbs and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of Supervising in a welding shop setting is preferred.
• Operate all types of welding equipment and have a technical capacity.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Some traveling is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple employees and train them, evaluating performance.
• Plan, assign, direct and prioritize workload.
• Perform major and minor repairs on equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and crushers.
• Maintain parts inventory and read blueprints.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure compliance with policies.
• Complete fabrication/maintenance duties and document work.
• Organize and supervise project teams to meet deadlines.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Maintain repair records and diagnose equipment condition.
• Verify performance by operating equipment.

Skills

Supervising welding crew

Welding equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Team training

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large-scale operations, and every tough job in between. Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Heavy Equipment Welder Foreman supervises a crew to perform all necessary duties in the manufacture and maintenance of heavy equipment and crusher repairs. This individual will assist with scheduling work, checking accuracy, and quality control for all phases of fabrication and/or repair. The position will work closely with other team members.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Supervise multiple employees as well as training employees and appraising performance
• Plan, assign, direct and prioritize workload.
• Perform major and minor repairs on equipment
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and crushers
• Maintain parts inventory
• Read, understand, and follow blueprints, plans, material lists, and guidelines
• Conducts and participates in regular safety meetings
• Fulfills all regular and advanced fabrication/maintenance duties, including project layout, and completes all required documentation in a timely manner
• Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames
• Enforces all company safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including crew member discipline and documentation.
• Responsible for addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs performed on equipment
• Determine equipment condition by conducting inspection and diagnostic test to identify worn and damaged parts
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment available for use
• Verify equipment performance by operating equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of Supervising in a welding shop setting is preferred
• Operate all types of welding equipment and have a technical capacity
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work from knees and back
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Some traveling is required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at [phone] to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.