Lead Welding Foreman - Shipyard Production

Atlas NextWave; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave in the United States seeks a Welding Foreman to coordinate department activities across new ship construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects, providing on-site direction and ensuring safety, quality and on-schedule delivery.

The foreman will supervise welding crews across a 63-acre facility with multiple fab shops and waterfront operations, reading blueprints and engineering drawings to plan materials and task sequences.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of welding methods.
• Structural fabrication experience.
• Weld prep and installation procedures.
• Ability to read structural and shipbuilding drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Willingness to mentor and show leadership in line with the company's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing work on new construction and repair projects.
• Training crews on the most efficient ways to get jobs done.
• Entering time, enforcing company policies, and evaluating employee performance.
• Acting as a go-to resource for crews, other leaders, boat reps, and senior management.
• Reading blueprints and engineering drawings to work out materials and task sequences.

Skills

Solid knowledge of welding methods

Structural fabrication

Weld prep and installation procedures

Ability to read structural and shipbld

Job description

Atlas NextWave in the United States seeks a Welding Foreman to coordinate department activities across new ship construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects, providing on-site direction and ensuring safety, quality and on-schedule delivery.

The foreman will supervise welding crews across a 63-acre facility with multiple fab shops and waterfront operations, reading blueprints and engineering drawings to plan materials and task sequences.