Mechanical / Welder Foreman

Description

The position provides supervision and coordination for a crew of ironworking personnel, planning work, selecting techniques, and training staff in equipment operation while maintaining safety and professionalism. Travel to various in‑state and out‑of‑state sites may be required.

Key duties include on‑site supervision to interpret drawings, coordination of multiple trades, enforcement of quality standards, and communication of issues to the project supervisor. The role also involves monitoring crew performance, reviewing project progress and costs, recommending procedural improvements, and ensuring proper documentation flow and policy compliance.

The incumbent will perform hands‑on structural steel work such as bolting columns, beams, and girders, assembling hoisting and rigging systems, aligning members for permanent connections, and conducting welding activities in accordance with AWS codes. Operation of material‑handling equipment, minor equipment maintenance, and responsible tool care are also required.

• Supervise on‑site work, clarify drawings, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate trades.
• Enforce quality standards, reject improper installations, and alert supervisor to issues.
• Monitor crew performance and report non‑compliance with procedures, policies, and schedules.
• Review project specifications, schedules, budgets, and provide practical advice.
• Analyze progress, cost reports, and schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Recommend improvements to methods, schedules, and procedures.
• Maintain communication flow of field information, deliveries, and dimensions to supervisor.
• Ensure company policies are fully enforced on the project.
• Clean, service, and store equipment each shift; coordinate equipment needs.
• Keep job site neat, maintain personal appearance, and uphold quality standards.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere with customers, co‑workers, and management.
• Perform structural steel tasks: bolt columns, beams, girders per blueprints.
• Assemble hoisting and rigging equipment for moving heavy materials.
• Align and secure structural steel members for riveting, bolting, or welding.
• Execute welding operations following AWS codes with minimal supervision.
• Set up and operate welding equipment per required processes.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, lifts, etc.) safely.
• Conduct minor maintenance on job‑related equipment and care for tools.
• Observe all safety procedures and work comfortably at heights.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of ironworker journeyman experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity, a strong grasp of structural steel erection, hoisting, and rigging methods, and the ability to work independently and plan work to schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and OSHA or other safety certifications are desirable; applicants must also pass a 3G/4G structural weld test.

The job demands frequent walking, climbing, bending, standing, and lifting of 40 lb or more, with exposure to extreme heat, high noise levels, and heights above 10 ft. A valid driver’s license is required, and attendance is essential. Interested candidates should submit an updated resume for consideration.

• Attend reliably; provide own basic ironworking tools.
• Minimum 5 years ironworker journeyman experience, including 2 years supervisory.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection, hoisting, rigging, and related equipment.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate, and plan work to schedule.
• OSHA and other health‑safety certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; must pass 3G/4G structural weld test (ARC & MIG).
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, standing, sitting; lift 40 lb or more.
• Exposure to extreme heat and noise >80 dB.
• Work at heights over 10 ft; possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance