Mechanical​/Welder Foreman

Job Description

Supervises, coordinates activities, and works along with crew of employees. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, planning work, determining techniques to be used, and training of personnel in operation of construction equipment. Perform work in a safe and professional manner. Ability to travel with crew to various locations in/out of state.

• Provide on-site supervision needed to clarify drawings and discrepancies; coordinate interfacing of various trades; provide quality standards and reject improper installation; and alert supervisor to potential problems.
• Directly work with crews and advise supervisor of any personnel not performing according to procedures, policies, and schedules.
• Perform work to assist crew.
• Become familiar with the project specifications and peculiarities and offer practical advice pertaining to the various project schedules and budgets.
• Review project progress, cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion.
• Determine and recommend changes in methods, schedules, procedures, and improvements where practical on the project.
• Maintain a close working relationship with supervisor to ensure proper coordination of responsibility for the project. Notify supervisor of any subcontractor not performing according to specifications or schedule.
• Ensure proper paper flow of information from field to supervisor regarding delivery commitments, field dimensions, reports, and any other necessary correspondence.
• Ensure that all company policies/programs are fully enforced at all times on the project.
• Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced and stored at the end of each shift. Coordinate and advise supervisor of equipment requirements.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained. Maintain a neat and orderly job-site and personal appearance.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers and supervisors/managers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging, such as cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment and materials.
• Bolt-aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Performs welding activities with minimum instructions and supervision.
• Sets up welding equipment in accordance with the appropriate weld process.
• Completes weldments to the applied AWS welding code and blueprint requirements.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.
• Utilizes material handling equipment in conjunction with the welding task.
• Performs minor maintenance on job-related equipment.
• Assumes responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observes and practices safety procedures and policies.
• Be comfortable working from heights.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• Supply/Own basic Iron working tools.

• 5 years of experience as an ironworker journeyman including 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Strong understanding of structural steel erection, hoisting and rigging and related trades along with methods, equipment (e.g., cranes, telehandlers, mobile elevated work platforms, etc.) tools and work procedures.
• Ability to work independently, think, anticipate, and plan work in accordance to established schedules and procedures.
• OSHA and other Health and Safety certifications are desirable.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to pass a structural weld test 3G/4G (ARC & MIG).

• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, standing, sitting, and lifting 40 lbs. or more.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights > 10 feet.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• We evaluate everyone's skill(s) on an individual basis and pay accordingly.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting