Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Posted on September 6, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Posted on September 6, 2026
About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.
At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do. We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications. Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations. We believe in good quality and on-time delivery. We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.
Why Choose PTS? Positive Work Culture: PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members. Professional Development: PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement. PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company. Intellectual Satisfaction: Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is an exciting endeavor.
Our Core PrinciplesService: The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service. We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers. We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group. Planning and Problem Solving: Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity. We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach. We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods. Personal Development: Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development. Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.
Assistant Foreman Long Beach, CA area Phillips Tanks and Structure is looking for a full time Assistant Foreman to join its growing team in the Signal Hill, CA area.
Job Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Assist the Foreman in coordination of projects and other crew members to provide optimum service Assist the Foreman with being a point of contact with customer, vendors, and subcontractors on site Represent PTS (Phillips Tank & Structure) in a professional, positive manner to customers and employees Understand and assist in the allocation of individual job tasks in relation to the skill set of the crew member, allocated budgeted hours, and job sequence Facilitate harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts Perform regular job site observations (safety and quality) to provide direction for all crew members Act as an intermediary between crew members, keeping them advised of policies, procedures, and requirements of PTS and the Foreman Ensure that employees follow proper safety policies and procedures Works to maintain a high standard of Safety, Quality and Productivity Establish supervisor level of understanding of all assigned projects Understand and follow drawing packages Mentor less experienced crew members. Specifically, SSI (Short Service Industry) and SSC (Short Service Company) Supervise and provide instruction on a variety of tasks, equipment, and tools Proficiently operate all tools on jobsite including power tools, air tools, welding equipment, testing equipment, and safety equipment Proficiently setup and operate weld machines, generators, and air compressor Proficiently operate heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and aerial lift Knowledge of crane operations and use including rigging and signaling Understand and assist in the care and maintenance of all tooling, equipment Understand and assist in receiving, inspecting, and inventorying of all material. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly jobsite. Assist Foreman with trailer inventory requirement. Timely submits accurate, neat, and orderly documentation (as required) Responsibility to present the Foreman assigned to the project, completed JSA and daily equipment inspection documentation, AF to delegate at discretion Responsibility to diligently complete S309 Weekly Safety Checklist documentation for Project Job Book and Safety record
RequirementsHave great communication and organization skills. The ability to solve problems and suggest improvements to our systems. Basic Computer Skills. I.E. Excel, Word, Office, Data Base Operation a plus. Have excellent attendance and show up to work on time every day. The willingness to learn. Be at least 18 years old. Be able to lift 50 lbs. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Be eligible to work in the United States. Be willing to authorize background checks. Have no criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism. Have a valid driver’s license. Be willing to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks. Be willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing. Ability to weld is a plus.
Benefits:Competitive Pay with annual reviews Health, Dental and Vision insurance 401k with company match Great culture of teamwork, learning and development. Paid Time Off (accruing immediately) You’ll be part of a team where YOU matter. To Apply:
If interested, complete the job application from our website at www.phillipstank.com/careers. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Long Beach, CA currently run a median of $49/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $32–$64/hr across 36 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 47 other active welding openings in Long Beach, CA right now, from 18 different employers. 31 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Long Beach, or widen the search to California.
Phillips Tank & Structure currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $72/hr, Santa Ana at $53/hr, and Long Beach at $49/hr. Long Beach is among them.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.