Colonna's Shipyard

Overview

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Welder Foreman to support operations at their site in Norfolk, VA. This first-level supervisory role involves managing a team of skilled trades personnel to ensure safe and efficient production in ship repair and industrial fabrication operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage key activities in the employee lifecycle for direct reports, including timekeeping, job assignments, training, and performance management.
• Break broader production strategies into practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
• Evaluate job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project setups.
• Understand and comply with all technical aspects of the job, including contract requirements and work instructions.
• Provide daily updates to management to support POD development and execution.
• Review project specifications and order all project materials according to contract requirements.
• Generate and submit production reports to management, meeting all technical and customer requirements.
• Ensure tools and resources are mobilized and demobilized appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
• Manage and initiate QA/Customer calls and attend TIP inspections.
• Serve as backup to General Foreman as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree, Registered Apprentice, or HS diploma with at least 6 years of related trade experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Must have knowledge of AWS D1.1 and NAVSEA code/requirements.
• Must have experience in new industrial fabrication and new construction.
• Must have at least one year of experience in welding automation.
• Must be able to understand job specifications, drawings, and technical references.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week.
• Minimal travel required, 10% or less.
• Physical requirements include lifting heavy equipment and working in extreme temperature environments.