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TDG St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full‑service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminium and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm‑protected 100‑acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalised service by delivering vessels on time and on budget. Position Summary
The Steel Foreman oversees all functions pertaining to the steel welding department. Ensures the manufacturing process remains smooth and efficient by organising workflows and monitoring staff. Plans, directs, or coordinates the work activities and resources in the welding department necessary for new construction and repairs in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Supervises (including hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and discharging) the welders to ensure they receive the training and support required for optimal performance. Maintains up‑to‑date supervision records on each employee. Complete all staff evaluations and any required staff disciplinary actions as requested and on time. Ensures that the selection of employees is administered without regard to race, religion, colour, veteran’s status, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, or non‑job‑related disability and consistent with affirmative action objectives and EEO laws. Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service and performance by subordinate staff. Responsibilities
Directs and coordinate the steel welding department of St. Johns Ship Building's projects. Meets or exceeds the production deadlines for the steel welding department. Ensures that the steel welding department budget meets or exceeds goals. Monitors the production schedule, prioritises work and adjusts staffing and production to ensure deadlines are met. Notifies the Production Manager when it is necessary to outsource work. Coordinates the flow of raw materials to ensure continuous production. Requisitions the purchase of supplies and equipment as needed. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Coordinates maintenance on welding and related equipment as needed. Schedules employees in his/her area of responsibility, approves time off and ensures proper staffing. Inspects fit‑up and tank shells. Coordinates production with 2nd Shift and Weekend Supervisors. Operates automated welding equipment. Layouts and plasma cuts. Welds airtight, watertight, fuel‑tight. Able to read blueprints and weld schedules. Works with inspection authorities as well as in‑house QC. Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operates manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux‑cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Miscellaneous duties may be required. Qualifications
Welding certification, either AWS or ABS required. Five or more years of welding experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience. High school graduate or GED. Microsoft Office suite experience required. What We Have To Offer You
Medical, dental and vision. Cost savings and worksite benefits. Company‑paid medical gap insurance. Company‑paid short‑term disability. Company‑paid basic life and AD&D. Company match 401(k). Paid holidays. Personal and vacation time. Physical Demands
Lift/Carry; Stand C (Constantly); Walk C (Constantly); Sit O (Occasionally); Handling/Fingering C (Constantly); Reach Outward C (Constantly); Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly); Climb F (Frequently); Crawl F (Frequently); Squat or Kneel F (Frequently); Bend F (Frequently). 10 lbs or less F (Frequently); 11‑20 lbs F (Frequently); 21‑50 lbs F (Frequently); 51‑100 lbs N (Not Applicable); Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable). 12 lbs or less F (Frequently); 13‑25 lbs F (Frequently); 26‑40 lbs F (Frequently); 41‑100 lbs F (Frequently). Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0‑2.5+ hrs/day). F (Frequently) occupation requires this activity from 33% ‑ 66% of the time (2.5‑5.5+ hrs/day). C (Constantly) occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day). Other Physical Requirements
Vision: Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception. Sense of Sound: Hear alarms and radios. Sense of Touch. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, hard hats, steel‑toed shoes, gloves). WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor Environment, Excessive Heat, Excessive Cold. St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TDG by 2x Get notified about new Foreperson jobs in
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Steel Foreman
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TDG St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full‑service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminium and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm‑protected 100‑acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalised service by delivering vessels on time and on budget. Position Summary
The Steel Foreman oversees all functions pertaining to the steel welding department. Ensures the manufacturing process remains smooth and efficient by organising workflows and monitoring staff. Plans, directs, or coordinates the work activities and resources in the welding department necessary for new construction and repairs in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Supervises (including hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and discharging) the welders to ensure they receive the training and support required for optimal performance. Maintains up‑to‑date supervision records on each employee. Complete all staff evaluations and any required staff disciplinary actions as requested and on time. Ensures that the selection of employees is administered without regard to race, religion, colour, veteran’s status, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, or non‑job‑related disability and consistent with affirmative action objectives and EEO laws. Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service and performance by subordinate staff. Responsibilities
Directs and coordinate the steel welding department of St. Johns Ship Building's projects. Meets or exceeds the production deadlines for the steel welding department. Ensures that the steel welding department budget meets or exceeds goals. Monitors the production schedule, prioritises work and adjusts staffing and production to ensure deadlines are met. Notifies the Production Manager when it is necessary to outsource work. Coordinates the flow of raw materials to ensure continuous production. Requisitions the purchase of supplies and equipment as needed. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Coordinates maintenance on welding and related equipment as needed. Schedules employees in his/her area of responsibility, approves time off and ensures proper staffing. Inspects fit‑up and tank shells. Coordinates production with 2nd Shift and Weekend Supervisors. Operates automated welding equipment. Layouts and plasma cuts. Welds airtight, watertight, fuel‑tight. Able to read blueprints and weld schedules. Works with inspection authorities as well as in‑house QC. Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operates manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux‑cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Miscellaneous duties may be required. Qualifications
Welding certification, either AWS or ABS required. Five or more years of welding experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience. High school graduate or GED. Microsoft Office suite experience required. What We Have To Offer You
Medical, dental and vision. Cost savings and worksite benefits. Company‑paid medical gap insurance. Company‑paid short‑term disability. Company‑paid basic life and AD&D. Company match 401(k). Paid holidays. Personal and vacation time. Physical Demands
Lift/Carry; Stand C (Constantly); Walk C (Constantly); Sit O (Occasionally); Handling/Fingering C (Constantly); Reach Outward C (Constantly); Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly); Climb F (Frequently); Crawl F (Frequently); Squat or Kneel F (Frequently); Bend F (Frequently). 10 lbs or less F (Frequently); 11‑20 lbs F (Frequently); 21‑50 lbs F (Frequently); 51‑100 lbs N (Not Applicable); Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable). 12 lbs or less F (Frequently); 13‑25 lbs F (Frequently); 26‑40 lbs F (Frequently); 41‑100 lbs F (Frequently). Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0‑2.5+ hrs/day). F (Frequently) occupation requires this activity from 33% ‑ 66% of the time (2.5‑5.5+ hrs/day). C (Constantly) occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day). Other Physical Requirements
Vision: Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception. Sense of Sound: Hear alarms and radios. Sense of Touch. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, hard hats, steel‑toed shoes, gloves). WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor Environment, Excessive Heat, Excessive Cold. St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TDG by 2x Get notified about new Foreperson jobs in
Palatka, FL . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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