Welding Foreman: Lead, Train & Drive Quality

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Foreman Welding to lead a team of skilled trades on ship construction projects. You will supervise, train, and evaluate welding crews, ensure adherence to drawings, procedures, and quality standards, and drive safe, efficient production across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing or shipbuilding, supervisory experience, and a proven record of improving quality and productivity while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice or High School with 4 years manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience.
• Internal candidates must have a Superior Attendance and Disciplinary Record.
• No more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 days.
• No safety DANS that result in a disciplinary layoff in the last 180 days.
• No more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 days (excluding lost tool).
• Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned.
• Bachelor/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures training.
• Responsible for complying with all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing and process operations with financial impact.
• Supervises qualified trades staff; monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.

Education

BS/Apprentice

High School + 4 yrs manufacturing/shipbuilding/trades/military

Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical + 3 yrs relevant experience

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Foreman Welding to lead a team of skilled trades on ship construction projects. You will supervise, train, and evaluate welding crews, ensure adherence to drawings, procedures, and quality standards, and drive safe, efficient production across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing or shipbuilding, supervisory experience, and a proven record of improving quality and productivity while maintaining compliance