Welding Foreman - Night Shift
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Night Shift Welding Supervisor leads and directs welders and fitters on the 12-hour night shift (6 PM–6 AM), overseeing SAW (long seam and girth), MIG, repair welding, and fit-up operations to meet production targets while enforcing AWS, ASME, and API standards. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring workflow, ensuring weld quality, coaching and developing welders, maintaining safety and PPE usage, and coordinating with Quality/NDE for defect resolution. The role requires strong technical welding knowledge, leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot in real time, with a minimum of 5+ years of supervisory welding or fabrication experience. Pre-employment screenings are required, and the position offers full benefits as part of a full-time, salaried role based in the Houston area.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising welding or fabrication operations
- Strong technical knowledge of Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) – long seam and girth seam, MIG (GMAW), FCAW, and SMAW processes
- Ability to evaluate weld quality and troubleshoot issues in real time
- Proven leadership ability in a production or manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining respect and professionalism
- Excellent understanding of AWS, ASME, and API standards and quality processes
- Experience leading night shift operations (12-hour shifts) and coordinating with day shift
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