Welding Foreman: Lead Shipyard Weld Team (1st Shift)

Boilermakers International; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, WI, is hiring a Welding Foreman for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:30am–4:00pm). The role oversees welding activities for new ship construction, renovation, and maintenance, providing on-site direction and ensuring quality, safety, and deadlines.

The Foreman will manage up to 40 employees, with potential domestic travel. Candidates should have a journeyman/technical/associate degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of welding/shipboard experience; OSHA 30

Qualifications

• Journeyman/Technical/Associate degree or equivalent.
• 2 years welding/shipboard experience required; leadership experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain is required/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipbuilding drawings, welding symbols, and specifications to determine materials and sequences.
• Plan oversee welding, fabrication, assembly, and installation activities for shipboard structures and equipment.
• Coordinate workforce assignments and monitor schedules to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Supervise up to 40 employees and support training, hiring, and performance evaluation.

Skills

Welding methods

Structural drawings

Shipboard welding

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Safety policies

Supervisory leadership

Education

Journeyman/Technical/Associate degree or equivalent

Welding/shipboard experience (2 years)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, WI, is hiring a Welding Foreman for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:30am–4:00pm). The role oversees welding activities for new ship construction, renovation, and maintenance, providing on-site direction and ensuring quality, safety, and deadlines.

The Foreman will manage up to 40 employees, with potential domestic travel. Candidates should have a journeyman/technical/associate degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of welding/shipboard experience; OSHA 30