Job Description: Weld Foreman

Location: Cameron, TX

Schedule / Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Compensation: $75,000 / year

Position Summary

The Weld Foreman plays a vital role in driving operational excellence by working alongside team members and serving as the primary liaison between shop floor welders and production management. This leadership role requires a hands-on approach, an exceptional understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, and deep expertise in ASME/AWS welding procedures. The ideal candidate brings strong supervisory experience, rigorous quality standards, and a dedication to maintaining a safe, productive shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Daily Operations:

• Oversee daily department operations, assign work schedules, set production priorities, and optimize staff/equipment utilization without continuous supervision.

• Support production management with team administrative duties, including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and PTO tracking.

• Partner with Human Resources during recruitment, including candidate interviews and practical pre-employment weld testing.

• Maintain a positive workplace culture through proactive coaching, open communication, and consistent policy application.

• Execute daily facility opening/closing procedures and oversee equipment startup and shutdown.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Take full accountability for department product quality, performing visual weld inspections prior to transferring materials to downstream departments.

• Ensure precise completion of all quality documentation, including weld maps and weld consumable logs.

• Enforce strict compliance with established company, customer, ASME, and AWS welding standards.

• Oversee stress-relieving processes in accordance with engineering specifications.

• Ensure team members continuously work within specified tolerances and part allowances.

Safety, Inventory & Logistics:

• Conduct daily team meetings and coordinate with adjacent departments to ensure smooth material flow across the shop floor.

• Lead job hand-off reviews and procedural walk-throughs with welders prior to fabrication.

• Manage inventory and distribution of welding consumables and industrial gas.

• Perform routine equipment checks, ensure preventative maintenance measures are completed, and conduct regular safety audits.

• Operate material handling equipment as needed to maintain execution speed and ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience & Technical Skills:

• Welding Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on welding experience with the ability to weld in all positions, perform layout/fit-up on complex fabrications, and maintain AWS certification across required processes.

• Leadership Experience: 4–7 years of progressively responsible manufacturing or welding supervisory experience.

• Blueprints & Standards: Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and weld symbols.

• Process Knowledge: Expert understanding of ASME/AWS standards, manufacturing engineering principles, and quality systems.

• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team-development skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and independent decision-making capability.

Education & Certifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education/experience).

• Pluses: Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement experience.

Ready to Lead? Apply Today!

If you are a skilled welding leader seeking a Direct Hire opportunity in Cameron, TX, we want to hear from you! Apply today.