Lead Shipyard Welding & Fitting Supervisor

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Long-term job opportunities

Referral bonuses

OSHA training

Job summary

NSC Staffing seeks a skilled Welding/Fitting Supervisor for Marinette, WI, to lead a crew of about 20 tradespeople on Littoral Combat Ship repair projects, overseeing hot‑work, welding, fittings, and pipe work.

You will coordinate safety, productivity, and scheduling, manage documentation and sea trial cards, and liaise with prime and Navy checkpoints. Strong leadership and 5+ years shipyard supervision required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipyard supervisory or foreman experience with extensive hot-work expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook with accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to manage production processes, resources, and personnel effectively.
• Strong understanding of safety, security, and quality control procedures.
• Experience working with sea trial cards and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead production crews (approximately 20 skilled trades workers) in fabrication, outfitting, testing processes, and sea trials/inspections during ship repair.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage Safety, Cost, Productivity, and Schedule Performance.
• Oversee hot-work activities, including aluminum, steel, and pipe welding, to improve productivity and performance.
• Manage daily operations for LCS ship repair availabilities and maintain accurate documentation, including production and inspection reports.
• Track workers' hours and manage test and inspection documentation, particularly sea trial cards.
• Interface with prime and subcontractors, as well as the U.S. Navy at checkpoints, inspections, and manning meetings.
• Ensure key project milestones are met and communicate progress to management.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics to the Area Manager/Superintendent.
• Plan overtime and resources to support work assignments, monitoring crew progress daily.
• Complete safety observations, enforce policies, and resolve disputes when necessary.
• Represent the company at meetings and inspections with Prime, Subcontractors, and the U.S. Navy.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Shipyard experience

Hot-work expertise

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NSC Staffing seeks a skilled Welding/Fitting Supervisor for Marinette, WI, to lead a crew of about 20 tradespeople on Littoral Combat Ship repair projects, overseeing hot‑work, welding, fittings, and pipe work.

You will coordinate safety, productivity, and scheduling, manage documentation and sea trial cards, and liaise with prime and Navy checkpoints. Strong leadership and 5+ years shipyard supervision required.