Pipefitting Foreman: Lead Fabrication & Quality

JRT Mechanical Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacations/Holidays

Paid Training

Wellness program

401k

Supplemental plans

New technology

Job summary

JRT Mechanical is seeking an experienced Pipefitting Foreman to lead our fabrication shop team across Pacific Northwest projects. You will coordinate daily pipe fabrication, oversee workflow, and mentor shop personnel to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning manpower, reviewing drawings, and ensuring on-time production while maintaining weld traceability and documentation. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pipe fabrication, welding practices, and isometric drawings.
• Experience supervising fabrication shop personnel and coordinating production activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and fabrication drawings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fabrication activities based on project priorities and schedules.
• Manage workflow between profiling, fitting, welding, inspection, and shipping.
• Plan manpower and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Review fabrication drawings and ensure work is ready for production.
• Monitor production progress and resolve bottlenecks.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized shop.
• Lead, train, and mentor pipefitters and shop personnel.
• Maintain fabrication records and status updates.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Isometric drawings

Leadership

Reading drawings

Quality control

Tools

Stratus GTP

Digital fabrication tracking

Watts Pipe Profiler

Tecnar Rotowelder

Job description

JRT Mechanical is seeking an experienced Pipefitting Foreman to lead our fabrication shop team across Pacific Northwest projects. You will coordinate daily pipe fabrication, oversee workflow, and mentor shop personnel to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning manpower, reviewing drawings, and ensuring on-time production while maintaining weld traceability and documentation. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced shop.