Welder Foreman

Kiewit; Mebane (NC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kiewit in North Carolina seeks a Welder Foreman to lead our welding team at the Carolina Shop. You will supervise daily welding operations, interpret blueprints, and maintain high craftsmanship standards to meet project requirements.

You will mentor junior welders, assign tasks by skill, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with project managers to keep projects on time and within scope while upholding AWS/ASME codes.

Formación

• Proven welding foreman or supervisor experience on construction or fabrication projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Experience applying AWS/ASME standards and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead welding activities and coordinate a team on-site or in shop.
• Interpret drawings and guide fabrication and assembly.
• Assign tasks by skill level and monitor quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with AWS/ASME standards and safety regulations.
• Oversee welding methods: FCAW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, plasma cutting.
• Perform quality checks using calipers and micrometers.
• Enforce safe work practices and conduct safety audits.

Conocimientos

Welding leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Quality control

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Plasma cutter

Welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly skilled and energetic Welder Foreman to lead our welding team projects at our Carolina Shop. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily welding operations, ensure adherence to safety protocols, interpret technical drawings, and maintain high standards of craftsmanship. Your leadership will drive project efficiency, quality, and safety, empowering your team to deliver exceptional results on time and within scope. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your extensive welding expertise in a dynamic environment while mentoring junior team members and coordinating with project managers.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate all welding activities on construction sites or fabrication shops, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specifications
• Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical sketches to guide fabrication and assembly processes
• Assign tasks to welders based on skill levels and project requirements, providing guidance and support as needed
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AWS (American Welding Society) codes, ASME standards, and safety regulations throughout all operations
• Oversee the use of various welding techniques including FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and plasma cutting to meet project specifications
• Conduct quality inspections using measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, shop math, and other measuring tools to verify precision in fabrication
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular safety audits, and ensuring proper use of hand tools, power tools, gas metal arc welding equipment, and other fabrication tools

Experience

• Proven construction site experience with a strong background in metal fabrication and mechanical blueprint interpretation
• Extensive hands-on experience with welding techniques including FCAW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, gas metal arc welding, and plasma cutting in accordance with AWS standards
• Demonstrated leadership skills as a foreman or supervisor overseeing welding teams in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of ASME codes & standards related to mechanical fabrication and metal materials
• Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings for ductwork, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and machining processes
• Ability to operate measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers accurately for quality control purposes
• Strong understanding of shop math and basic math skills necessary for precise fabrication calculations
• Experience working within safety protocols on construction sites or fabrication facilities involving heavy machinery like cranes and power tools

Join us if you’re ready to lead a talented team of welders in a vibrant environment where craftsmanship meets innovation. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering top-tier projects that meet rigorous industry standards while fostering a culture of safety and excellence.