Welding Foreman – Structural Fabrication Lead (Shop)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement plan with 401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a welding team in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems.

This role combines hands-on welding with team leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality results in a shop setting. The Welder Foreman will oversee weld operations, coordinate with manufacturing leadership, and ensure projects meet required specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• 2-5+ years of management or team leadership experience.
• Ability to pass a 3G Stick Weld test (¼" plate, 37.5° bevel, open root, uphill progression) and Stainless Steel plate test.
• Ability to climb 40-foot extension ladders and work at heights in safety harnesses.
• Safe operation of scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, lulls, and other industrial equipment.
• Must be able to work in varying shop temperatures while wearing required PPE.
• Familiarity with rigging, torch cutting, grinding, leveling, and use of measurement tools.
• Must pass pre-employment and regular drug screenings (safety-sensitive role)
• Background check required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of welders to complete fabrication and welding tasks.
• Weld structural components such as skid frames, penthouse frames, dispersion tanks, condenser platforms, and pipe stands.
• Weld additional structural components related to compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, and other prefabricated assemblies.
• Work with manufacturing leadership to ensure project completion, quality control, safety, and efficiency.
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with measurement tools.
• Operate grinders and wire wheels.
• Assist in other shop duties as needed, including insulation, electrical, and painting tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Safety

Tools

Scissor lifts

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Lulls

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA is seeking a Welder Foreman to lead a welding team in fabricating structural components for refrigeration systems.

This role combines hands-on welding with team leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality results in a shop setting. The Welder Foreman will oversee weld operations, coordinate with manufacturing leadership, and ensure projects meet required specifications.