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Overview

Kelso Industries is seeking a Pipefitter/Plumbing Shop Foreman to oversee shop fabrication activities related to plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems. The role involves supervising personnel, coordinating schedules, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of pipefitters, plumbers, welders, apprentices, and shop personnel.
  • Plan, organize, and schedule fabrication work to meet project deadlines.
  • Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, inventory management, and fabrication priorities.
  • Ensure all fabricated assemblies meet company quality standards and project specifications.
  • Maintain production schedules and communicate progress to project management.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate shop employees and apprentices.
  • Enforce company safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
  • Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure proper use of tools and machinery.
  • Assist with procurement planning and inventory control.
  • Support field operations by coordinating fabrication and delivery schedules.
  • Maintain accurate records of labor hours, production output, and material usage.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical construction.
  • Previous supervisory or foreman experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing, HVAC piping, hydronic systems, and fabrication practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of applicable plumbing and mechanical codes.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficient with measuring tools, fabrication equipment, and shop machinery.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Wilmington, DE

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Delaware currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$30/hr across 20 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Wilmington, DE

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