Lead Structural Welder Foreman (Industrial Refrigeration)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance (75% premiums)

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Weekly pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, &/

Jury duty leave

Employee referral bonus program

Career development and apprenticeship

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems.

The role involves hands-on welding, safety-focused leadership, and coordinating with manufacturing leadership to complete projects on schedule. The position requires 5+ years of welding experience and 2-5+ years of team leadership, with the ability to pass weld tests and work at heights in PPE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• 2-5+ years of management or team leadership experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screenings & background check.
• Ability to pass 3G Stick Weld test (¼” plate, 37.5° bevel, open root) and Stainless Steel plate test.
• Must be able to climb 40-foot ladders and work at heights in safety harnesses.
• Must operate scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, lulls, and other industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of welders; ensure projects are safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Weld structural components such as skid frames, penthouse frames, dispersion tanks, and pipe stands.
• Lead fabrication and welding tasks; manage scheduling and priorities.
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, grinding, and measurement with tools.
• Support other shop duties including insulation, electrical, and painting tasks.

Skills

Welding

Team leadership

Rigging

Torch cutting

Measurement tools

Safety procedures

Tools

Scissor lifts

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Lulls

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems.

The role involves hands-on welding, safety-focused leadership, and coordinating with manufacturing leadership to complete projects on schedule. The position requires 5+ years of welding experience and 2-5+ years of team leadership, with the ability to pass weld tests and work at heights in PPE.