Colonna's Shipyard

Overview

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Welder Foreman for the 2nd Shift to support operations in Norfolk, VA. This supervisory role involves managing a team of skilled trades personnel to ensure safe and efficient production in ship repair and industrial fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including timekeeping, job assignments, training, and performance management.
• Break down production strategies into practical action plans for safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
• Evaluate job sites for safe project setups and efficient work evolutions.
• Ensure compliance with technical aspects of the job including contract requirements and work instructions.
• Provide daily updates to management for POD development and execution.
• Review project specifications and order materials as per contract requirements.
• Generate and submit production reports meeting technical and customer requirements.
• Ensure proper mobilization and demobilization of tools and resources.
• Manage project chemist certificates, daily CPs, and hot work permits.
• Initiate QA/Customer calls and attend TIP inspections.
• Serve as backup to General Foreman as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS with at least 6 years of related trade experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and NAVSEA code/requirements.
• Experience in new industrial fabrication and new construction.
• At least one year of experience in welding automation.
• Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and technical references.
• Regular, reliable attendance.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Position is for 2nd Shift.
• Located onsite in Norfolk, VA.
• May require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability.
• Minimal travel required; 10% or less.