Structural Welding Foreman – 2nd Shift

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Structural Welding Foreman supervising semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in shipbuilding. Responsible for training, evaluating, and ensuring technical compliance of work at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising and training skilled trades personnel, ensuring compliance with technical standards and enhancing productivity through effective training programs. Capable of developing actionable plans that align with broader strategies while managing job and budget performance.

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Supervision Of Trades PersonnelTraining And DevelopmentManufacturing OperationsBudget Performance MonitoringTechnical Compliance

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Hard Skills

ManufacturingInstallationOperationTestingProcess OperationsQuality ImprovementAction Plan DevelopmentTechnical Adherence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoordinationEvaluationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeApprentice CertificationAssociate Degree In A Trade/Technical

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingTradesMilitary ExperienceManufacturing Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge
Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed
Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures
Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans
Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance
Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR Apprentice Certification OR High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships