Lead Welder Foreman — Structural & Shop Leadership

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA seeks a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems. The role combines hands-on welding with supervision to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on shop projects.

You will oversee production in a 1st shift, Monday through Friday, and report to Manufacturing Leadership. Candidates should have 5+ years of structural welding and 2-5+ years of leadership experience, and be able to

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.
• Ability to climb 40-foot extension ladders and work at heights in safety harnesses.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screenings and background check.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds regularly; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in varying shop temperatures and PPE.

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 components related to compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, and other prefabricated assemblies.
• Manage and lead a team of welders to complete 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

Rigging

Safety procedures

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA seeks a Welder Foreman to lead a team of welders in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems. The role combines hands-on welding with supervision to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on shop projects.

You will oversee production in a 1st shift, Monday through Friday, and report to Manufacturing Leadership. Candidates should have 5+ years of structural welding and 2-5+ years of leadership experience, and be able to