Lead Welder / Welding Foreman Jobs

Lead welders, foremen, and welding supervisors run the crew — read prints, lay out the job, sign off welds, and mentor the apprentices. The natural promotion path off the torch and the cleanest way to grow into project management. Pay typically jumps to $32–$50/hr salaried equivalent, with the senior tier of welding superintendents on big infrastructure projects clearing $130K+.

We're currently tracking 109 open lead welder jobs across the US, sourced daily from Indeed, Adzuna, and company career pages. Every listing links straight to the employer — no middleman, no account required.