Experienced Welder Foreman

Experienced Welder Foreman
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Welder Foreman to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various welding techniques and be able to work with different materials.  The candidate will be responsible for interpreting blueprints & engineering drawings to weld and fabricate large, heavy-duty tooling all while maintaining the highest quality standards.  

Full time position 
Salary DOE: $65k-$75k

Job Info:
Are you a hard-worker with a positive attitude? We're hiring a small team of welders, including a foreman and welder, who take pride in their work and wish to be part of a growing business. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, plus room for growth and advancement. At Electric City Tooling, we care about the health, safety and wellbeing of our team. Our staff members enjoy a generous and full suite of benefits, including: 401K; Profit Sharing; Paid Time Off; and 100% coverage of employee health care benefits, including dental and vision, plus 50% paid for dependent coverage as needed.

Company Info:
We are Electric City Tooling – a welding and fabrication shop that produces and repairs high-quality specialized drilling tools, such as core barrels, augers and drilling buckets. We bring 30 years of experience and specialized knowledge of drilling and construction equipment industry. 

Electric City Tooling is a team of experts and friends. Become a member of a top-notch experienced staff that provide sophisticated and quality services to our clients. Our team puts their heart into every project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite leadership on projects by assigning and overseeing the work of staff welder/s and procurement of materials. Keep all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Develop material lists and determine equipment necessary for the project
• Train and mentor welders.
• Communicate with customers during project execution, as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to determine the appropriate welding process for the task
• Weld and fabricate using top of the line machinery to assist in the tool fabrication process
• Operate welding equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect all welds for accuracy and ensure that the welded components meet high quality standards
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools
• Collaborate with the production team to meet all project deadlines and quality requirements 
• Follow all safety guidelines, common sense practices and maintain a clean organized work environment

Requirements:

• Ability to plan work load for a crew
• Supervision experience a plus
• Proven experience as a welder in professional manufacturing environment or a construction environment
• Strong knowledge of various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG and Stick welding
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and engineering drawings 
• Proficient use of welding equipment and tools 
• Knowledgeable in metallurgy and metal fabrication processes 
• Organized with attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy
• Strong communication and team work skills
• Service and customer-service oriented
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Operation of service trucks and non-CDL trucks
• Experience directing jobs and teams, a plus

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welding certifications (ie AWS Certification) preferred
• Current records of continued work experience