Lead Welder Foreman - Structural Fabrication & Safety

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Weekly pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders and oversee fabrication of structural components for refrigeration systems in our shop.

This role combines hands-on welding with supervision to ensure safety, quality, and timely project completion. The Welder Foreman will coordinate with manufacturing leadership, perform critical welding tasks on skid frames, frames, and related assemblies, and manage shop duties while ensuring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• 2-5+ years of management or team leadership experience.
• Ability to pass a 3G Stick Weld test (¼” plate, 37.5° bevel, open root, uphill progression) and Stainless Steel plate test.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing leadership to ensure project completion, quality control, safety, and efficiency.
• Weld structural components such as skid frames, penthouse frames, dispersion tanks, condenser platforms, and pipe stands.
• Weld additional structural components related to compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, and other prefabricated assemblies.
• Manage and lead a team of welders to complete assigned fabrication and welding tasks.
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with measurement tools.
• Operate grinders and wire wheels.
• Assist in other shop duties as needed, including insulation, electrical, and painting tasks.

Skills

Structural welding

Team leadership

Tools

Rigging tools

Torch cutting

Grinders

Wire wheels

Scissor lifts

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders and oversee fabrication of structural components for refrigeration systems in our shop.

This role combines hands-on welding with supervision to ensure safety, quality, and timely project completion. The Welder Foreman will coordinate with manufacturing leadership, perform critical welding tasks on skid frames, frames, and related assemblies, and manage shop duties while ensuring