Shipyard Structural Fitting & Welding Lead

CORE Group; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Structural Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead fabrication and welding crews in a shipyard environment in Wisconsin. You will run daily production for structural fitters and welders, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and per shipyard drawings and quality standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in shipbuilding or heavy industrial fabrication, with a proven track record of supervising multiple workers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, structural fabrication, heavy industrial construction, or similar environments.
• Previous experience as Foreman/Leadman/Supervisor, coordinating daily production for multiple employees.
• Strong hands-on background in structural fitting and welding.
• Ability to read blueprints, ship drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication plans.
• Clear communication with crews, management, QA/QC, and other trades.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a physically demanding shipyard setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct structural fitters and welders on shipyard fabrication and installation work.
• Plan daily manpower, crew assignments, and production activities to stay on schedule.
• Read and interpret ship drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication plans.
• Oversee structural fit-up, alignment, tack welding, and final welding.
• Inspect fit-up, dimensions, alignment, and workmanship before progressing.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specs, welding procedures, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Welding, QA/QC, Engineering, Safety, and other shipyard departments.
• Identify and resolve fitting, welding, material, and production issues.
• Enforce OSHA and shipyard safety, run toolbox talks, communicate daily assignments.
• Track crew productivity, hours, material usage, and progress.
• Train and coach crew members, keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Hands-on structural fitting

Welding expertise (FCAW/SMAW)

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Education

Trade apprenticeship or welding certification

Tools

Welding procedures

Blueprints & ship drawings

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Structural Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead fabrication and welding crews in a shipyard environment in Wisconsin. You will run daily production for structural fitters and welders, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and per shipyard drawings and quality standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in shipbuilding or heavy industrial fabrication, with a proven track record of supervising multiple workers and