Colonna's Shipyard
Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job I
Colonna's Shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1172)
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Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1172)
role at
Colonna's Shipyard
Purpose:
Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA.
Dislocation support available on a case-by-case basis, up to $5,000.
Position Summary:
Position maintains detailed understanding of project specifications and all requirements necessary for appropriate trades support, ensuring safe and efficient production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations. Provides oversight to qualified trades workforce & trades supervision and is responsible for meeting overall schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals of work assigned. The position is onsite in Norfolk, VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.
Responsibilities
Supports labor requirements for completion of job assignment. Understand specifications, blueprints, and job orders to effectively communicate duties to work teams.
Maintains adequate personnel/manning levels, production space, tooling, and equipment assets, while establishing work processes to meet production schedules.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crews.
Analyzes and resolves work problems to minimize disruptions to production schedule.
Manages all shop resources by assigning trades personnel to Foremen based on project needs.
Supports trades foremen in supervising, assigning, coordinating, training, and evaluating semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel; recommends training to enhance skill and productivity; monitors foremen’s project designations, deck plate presence, understanding of work scope, and efficiency of trades management.
Manages lifecycle of shop personnel, including hiring, retention, coaching, and disciplinary actions; handles personnel administration needs (e.g., change requests facilitated by EANs).
Engages in workforce development by identifying candidates for development/mentorship, supports succession planning, and provides oversight for apprentices.
Breaks broad projects into practical action plans, ensures adequate shop manning resources, and develops/executes POD for shop resources daily to meet production goals safely and efficiently.
Responsible for final approval and presentation of all project deliverables via condition reports and approval/management of material orders, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
Complies with all technical aspects of the job, adheres to drawings/procedures, and manages test and inspection plans for assigned areas (overseeing submittal of required documentation and ensuring foremen attend inspections as required).
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact on company performance.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide data/feedback for current budgets via hours management/EACs, including dates, and report scheduling and progress updates to superintendents/project management.
Required Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor's degree or Registered Apprentice (grad) and at least 2 years of relative trades experience (or HS + 6 years trades experience) and at least 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
Ability to perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and NAVSEA code/requirements (MIL-STD-1688 & MIL-STD-1689).
Welding and fitting experience in new industrial fabrication/new construction.
At least 1 year of experience in welding automation.
Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and technical references; typically with years of supervisory experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees/leadership/customers and prepare/deliver written reports and correspondence.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Exposure to or experience supporting multiple trades is highly preferred.
Experience performing visual inspections of welds and fit-ups preferred.
Ability to perform GTAW and SAW preferred.
Experience or certification in welding NDT preferred.
CWI certification preferred.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 20 lbs as required by the specific job).
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships, climb ladders, work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
Able to perform other duties as required in high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Frequent exposure to noise; operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl; work in extreme temperatures and areas with limited ventilation; frequent use of respirator; wear protective clothing when welding or cutting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support health, wellness, and future, including medical/dental/vision options, company-paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, and company-paid holidays and PTO.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Shipbuilding
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Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1172)
role at
Colonna's Shipyard
Purpose:
Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Combination Welder/Shipfitter General Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA.
Dislocation support available on a case-by-case basis, up to $5,000.
Position Summary:
Position maintains detailed understanding of project specifications and all requirements necessary for appropriate trades support, ensuring safe and efficient production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations. Provides oversight to qualified trades workforce & trades supervision and is responsible for meeting overall schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals of work assigned. The position is onsite in Norfolk, VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.
Responsibilities
Supports labor requirements for completion of job assignment. Understand specifications, blueprints, and job orders to effectively communicate duties to work teams.
Maintains adequate personnel/manning levels, production space, tooling, and equipment assets, while establishing work processes to meet production schedules.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crews.
Analyzes and resolves work problems to minimize disruptions to production schedule.
Manages all shop resources by assigning trades personnel to Foremen based on project needs.
Supports trades foremen in supervising, assigning, coordinating, training, and evaluating semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel; recommends training to enhance skill and productivity; monitors foremen’s project designations, deck plate presence, understanding of work scope, and efficiency of trades management.
Manages lifecycle of shop personnel, including hiring, retention, coaching, and disciplinary actions; handles personnel administration needs (e.g., change requests facilitated by EANs).
Engages in workforce development by identifying candidates for development/mentorship, supports succession planning, and provides oversight for apprentices.
Breaks broad projects into practical action plans, ensures adequate shop manning resources, and develops/executes POD for shop resources daily to meet production goals safely and efficiently.
Responsible for final approval and presentation of all project deliverables via condition reports and approval/management of material orders, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
Complies with all technical aspects of the job, adheres to drawings/procedures, and manages test and inspection plans for assigned areas (overseeing submittal of required documentation and ensuring foremen attend inspections as required).
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact on company performance.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide data/feedback for current budgets via hours management/EACs, including dates, and report scheduling and progress updates to superintendents/project management.
Required Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor's degree or Registered Apprentice (grad) and at least 2 years of relative trades experience (or HS + 6 years trades experience) and at least 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
Ability to perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and NAVSEA code/requirements (MIL-STD-1688 & MIL-STD-1689).
Welding and fitting experience in new industrial fabrication/new construction.
At least 1 year of experience in welding automation.
Ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and technical references; typically with years of supervisory experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees/leadership/customers and prepare/deliver written reports and correspondence.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Exposure to or experience supporting multiple trades is highly preferred.
Experience performing visual inspections of welds and fit-ups preferred.
Ability to perform GTAW and SAW preferred.
Experience or certification in welding NDT preferred.
CWI certification preferred.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 20 lbs as required by the specific job).
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships, climb ladders, work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
Able to perform other duties as required in high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Frequent exposure to noise; operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl; work in extreme temperatures and areas with limited ventilation; frequent use of respirator; wear protective clothing when welding or cutting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support health, wellness, and future, including medical/dental/vision options, company-paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, and company-paid holidays and PTO.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Shipbuilding
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