Welder Foreman

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a locally-owned, premier custom refrigeration system company that provides a one-stop shop for our valued customers. We are proud to provide everything from custom designed refrigeration systems to upkeep and maintenance for our clients. Because of our continuous growth, we are looking for qualified new teammates who share our drive and vision.

We are seeking a Structural WelderForeman at our facility in Lyndhurst, VA. This is a manufacturing position that is responsible for the fabrication and welding of structural aspects of a refrigeration system. This position will provide pre-fabrication to support our field construction team.

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Shift: 1st

Schedule: M-F, every other Saturday

Key Duties:

• Work closely with the manufacturing leadership team to ensure project completion and maintain high levels of quality control, safety, and efficiency for assigned staff
• Weld structural components such as skid frames, penthouse frames, dispersion tanks, condenser platforms, and pipe stands
• Weld other critical structural components of the following: Compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, and various pieces of pre-fab
• Manage team of welders to do all above assigned tasks
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with use of measurement tools
• Operate grinder and wire wheel
• Other duties as needed in the shop

Requirements:

• Experienced structural welder with 5+ years’ experience
• Management experience required, 2-5+ years’
• Must be able to pass a 3G Stick Weld test (tested on ¼” plate, 37.5-degree bevel, open root, uphill progression) and Stainless Steel plate test
• Ability to climb 40-foot extension ladders and work on all types of ladders
• Ability to operate scissor lifts, fork trucks, boom lifts, lulls and other industrial equipment safely
• Must be able to work at heights in a safety harness
• Requires working in a shop that can get very hot or very cold. Must have the ability to wear all required safety PPE in these conditions.
• Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be willing to help the shop team out in the following areas: insulation, electrical, and painting
• Should be familiar with rigging, torch cutting, grinder & wire wheel operation, leveling, and use of measurement tools
• This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing

Benefits:

• Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%
• Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay
• Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
• Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities (including pipe welding training), and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions